Superficial foreign body of right index finger, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a foreign object that was once superficially embedded in the right index finger. The foreign body itself is no longer present, but its prior presence has led to a persistent issue.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or impaired function of the right index finger that are directly attributable to a superficial foreign body injury sustained in the past. This code is appropriate when the initial injury has healed, but a residual problem remains.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to a previous superficial foreign body in the right index finger.
• Do not use this code if the foreign body is still present; instead, use an acute foreign body code.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).