Laceration w fb of r idx fngr w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous laceration to the right index finger that involved a foreign body. The original injury did not cause damage to the fingernail. The sequela could manifest as chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue complications, or persistent foreign body sensation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a current condition that is a direct consequence of a past laceration to the right index finger, where a foreign body was present, and the nail was not damaged. This is used when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a residual effect.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right index finger laceration with foreign body.
• Verify that the original injury did not involve nail damage, as this is a specific exclusion for this code.