Contusion of right foot, initial encounter

This code signifies a bruise or superficial injury to the right foot resulting from blunt force trauma, without an open wound. It indicates damage to the underlying soft tissues, such as blood vessels and muscle fibers, causing pain, swelling, and discoloration.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient presenting with a closed injury to their right foot caused by an impact, fall, or crush. This includes scenarios like dropping an object on the foot or stubbing a toe, where the skin remains intact.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right foot as the affected area.
• Confirm the injury is a contusion (bruise) and not another type of trauma like a sprain, fracture, or open wound.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent visits for the same injury will require a different seventh character.