Pnctr w/o fb of left lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, subs

This code signifies a puncture wound on one of the left lesser toes that does not involve a foreign body or damage to the toenail. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a patient who sustained a puncture wound to a left lesser toe, and the wound was initially assessed as not having a foreign body or nail damage. This includes visits for wound checks, dressing changes, or monitoring healing progress.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left lesser toe(s)" and confirms the absence of a foreign body and nail damage.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care for the injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter; a different seventh character would be required.