Lac w/o fb of right great toe w/o damage to nail, init

This diagnosis code signifies a cut or tear in the skin of the right great toe that does not involve a foreign object. The injury is superficial, meaning it does not extend deep enough to damage the toenail itself. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a fresh laceration to their right great toe, and the wound is clean without any embedded debris. This is appropriate for the first visit where the injury is evaluated and treated, such as with cleaning, bandaging, or sutures. It would not be used for follow-up care or if a foreign body is present.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right great toe" and "without foreign body."
• Verify that the toenail is intact and not damaged by the laceration.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.