Contusion of right index finger with damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a persistent or late effect of a bruise to the right index finger, specifically involving damage to the fingernail. This indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues related to the nail damage (e.g., deformity, chronic pain, growth abnormalities) are still present.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a long-term complication stemming from a contusion to their right index finger that also affected the nail. This would include follow-up visits for nail bed scarring, persistent nail dystrophy, or chronic pain directly attributable to the original injury.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., nail dystrophy, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right index finger contusion with nail damage.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for late effects.