Superficial foreign body (splinter) of face, neck, and scalp except eye, without major open wound and without mention of infection

This code signifies the presence of a foreign object, such as a splinter, embedded superficially in the skin of the face, neck, or scalp. It specifically applies when there is no significant open wound associated with the foreign body and no documented infection.

Use this code for patients presenting with a non-infected, superficially embedded foreign body in the specified anatomical areas, such as a wood splinter or glass shard. Documentation should clearly state the presence of a foreign body, its location on the face, neck, or scalp, and explicitly note the absence of a major open wound or infection.

• Ensure documentation specifies "superficial" and excludes the eye.
• Do not use if there is a significant open wound requiring closure or if infection is present; consider codes from the 870-873 series for open wounds.
• If the foreign body is in the eye, refer to codes in the 930 series.