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

This code describes a laceration of one or more lesser toes on the left foot, specifically involving damage to the toenail, that does not include a foreign body. This injury is being treated in a subsequent encounter, meaning the initial treatment has already occurred.

Use this code for follow-up visits, wound care, or re-evaluation of a left lesser toe laceration with nail damage after the initial repair or treatment. This applies when the patient is returning for continued management of the same injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" lesser toe(s) and "subsequent encounter."
• Verify the laceration explicitly involves damage to the nail and no foreign body is present.
• Do not use for the initial treatment of the injury; use the corresponding initial encounter code.