This is a 42 yr old white male who accidentially injured his left index finger on a circular saw at home, the patient sustained a jagged laceration over the dorsal radial aspect of the index finger at the proximal interphalageal joint, the wound was deep involving the joint capsule, extensor tendon, and collateral ligament, the was aslo involed, specially at the base of the middle phalanx into the apica surface, what are the icd-9-cm and cpt code for this obervation

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This is a 42 yr old white male who accidentially injured his left index finger on a circular saw at home, the patient sustained a jagged laceration over the dorsal radial aspect of the index finger at the proximal interphalageal joint, the wound was deep involving the joint capsule, extensor tendon, and collateral ligament, the was aslo involed, specially at the base of the middle phalanx into the apica surface, what are the icd-9-cm and cpt code for this obervation

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To determine the ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes for the observation of this finger injury, you need to consider the specific diagnosis and the procedures performed.

Based on the provided information, the diagnosis of the finger injury might be coded as follows:

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code:
- An option could be 886.0, which is for an open wound of the finger without mention of complication. However, this code does not specify the specific location or severity of the injury, so a more accurate code might be available, depending on the details.

For the surgical procedures performed, the CPT codes will depend on the specific treatments and procedures conducted by the healthcare professional. Without detailed information on the specific treatments performed, it is challenging to provide precise CPT codes. However, here are some common codes related to finger injuries and repairs that might be applicable:

CPT Procedure Codes:
- 26010 - Incision and drainage of finger abscess; simple
- 26011 - Incision and drainage of finger abscess; complicated
- 26145 - Repair, tendon or muscle, flexor, forearm and/or wrist; primary, without free graft, each tendon or muscle
- 26210 - Repair, tendon or muscle, extensor, forearm and/or wrist, without free graft; primary, each tendon or muscle
- 26720 - Arthrotomy, interphalangeal joint
- 27650 - Repair, secondary, open, tendon, flexor, forearm and/or wrist, each tendon.

Please note that these codes are just suggestions and may not cover the specific procedures performed. It is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical coder who has access to the patient's complete medical record to accurately code the observation.