Superficial foreign body, right lesser toe(s), subs encntr

Superficial foreign body, right lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies the presence of a foreign object lodged superficially in one or more of the right lesser toes, excluding the great toe. The foreign body has not penetrated deeply into the tissue, and this encounter represents follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for a follow-up visit related to a superficial foreign body in their right lesser toe(s). This includes scenarios such as wound checks, removal of remaining foreign material, or management of minor complications like localized inflammation after the initial removal.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
Verify the foreign body is superficial and located in the right lesser toe(s).
Pair with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S90.454Superficial foreign body, right lesser toe(s)

S90.454D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S90Superficial injury of ankle, foot and toes S90.0Contusion of ankle S90.00Contusion of unspecified ankle S90.00XAContusion of unspecified ankle, initial encounter S90.00XDContusion of unspecified ankle, subsequent encounter