Unspecified superficial injury of left ring finger, sequela

This code signifies a past, unresolved superficial injury to the left ring finger where the specific nature of the injury is not documented. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a residual effect or complication from a previous, unstated minor trauma to this digit.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current problem directly related to a prior, unspecified superficial injury of the left ring finger. This includes chronic pain, stiffness, or other long-term sequelae where the initial injury details are no longer available or relevant for current management. Do not use for acute injuries.

• Always assign an external cause code (e.g., W50.0XXA) in addition to this sequela code, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous superficial injury of the left ring finger.
• If the specific type of superficial injury (e.g., abrasion, blister) is known, a more specific sequela code should be used.