Laceration w fb of r mid finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a healed injury to the right middle finger, specifically a laceration that involved a foreign body, and did not damage the nail. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the initial injury, after the acute phase has passed. This could include chronic pain, scarring, or functional impairment stemming from the original laceration with a foreign body.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to a past laceration of the right middle finger that involved a foreign body and spared the nail. This applies to follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing the residual effects of the injury, rather than the initial acute treatment. Examples include chronic infection from a retained foreign body, nerve damage, or persistent stiffness.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous laceration with a foreign body.
• Verify that the injury specifically affected the right middle finger and that the nail was not involved.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the acute injury has healed, and the patient is experiencing a late effect.