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

This code signifies a cut or tear on the right great toe that includes a foreign object embedded within the wound. Importantly, the nail of the great toe is not injured in this specific scenario. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a laceration on their right great toe, and a foreign body (e.g., glass, splinter, gravel) is identified within the wound during examination or removal. This is appropriate for the first visit related to this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right great toe and the presence of a foreign body.
• Verify that the medical record explicitly states "without damage to nail" for accurate code selection.
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care for this injury will require different seventh characters.