Contusion of left little finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the left little finger, specifically a bruise, where the nail was not affected. The "sequela" designation indicates that the current encounter is for a complication or late effect directly resulting from that initial contusion. This could involve chronic pain, stiffness, or other persistent issues related to the original trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained contusion to their left little finger, where the nail was not damaged. This applies to follow-up visits addressing long-term effects rather than the initial acute injury. Examples include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, or nerve sensitivity attributed to the old bruise.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific complication or manifestation being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past left little finger contusion.
• Verify that the original injury did not involve nail damage, as other codes exist for those scenarios.