Preston Pitte was seen today for a snake bite on his right middle finger. Preston was playing outside at the beach when he picked up a water snake. The snake bit him, and his parents want to make sure that he is okay. The examination reveals a puncture wound to his right middle finger consistent with a snake bite. What are the correct codes assigned?
A) S61.252A, W59.11XA, Y92.832
B) S61.252A, W59.12XA, Y92.832
C) S61.352A, W59.11XA, Y92.832
D) S61.352A, W59.12XA, Y92.832

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The correct codes are S61.252A for the puncture wound on the right middle finger, W59.11XA for the bite by a nonvenomous snake, and Y92.832 for the location of the incident, which is the beach.

Preston Pitte Was Seen Today for a Snake Bite on His