Unspecified superficial injury of right thumb, sequela

This code signifies a past, resolved, or chronic superficial injury to the right thumb where the specific nature of the original injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) was not documented or is no longer relevant. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a residual effect or complication from that previous, unspecified superficial trauma.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of an old, unspecified superficial injury to their right thumb. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing long-term sequelae, such as scar tissue, chronic pain, or altered sensation, stemming from the initial injury.

• Always assign a sequela code when the patient is being treated for a residual condition after the acute phase of the injury has passed.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior, unspecified superficial injury of the right thumb.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; instead, select an appropriate acute injury code from the S60 category.