Contusion of unspecified finger with damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to an unspecified finger, specifically a bruise that also involved damage to the fingernail or nail bed. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report the late effects or complications arising from the initial contusion, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a prior contusion of an unspecified finger with nail damage. This could include nail deformities, chronic pain, or persistent nail bed abnormalities resulting from the original injury. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase of the acute injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous finger contusion with nail involvement.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use an acute contusion code.
• Specify the finger if known, as more specific codes exist for individual digits.