Pnctr w/o fb of l mid finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code indicates a past injury to the left middle finger, specifically a puncture wound that did not involve a foreign body or damage to the nail. The "sequela" designation means this code is used to report a condition or complication that is the result of the initial puncture wound, even if the original wound has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current problem or condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained puncture wound to their left middle finger, and that wound did not involve a foreign body or nail damage. Examples include chronic pain, scar tissue complications, or nerve damage stemming from the original injury.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the past puncture wound.
• Confirm the absence of a foreign body and nail damage in the original injury documentation.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter of the puncture wound; it is exclusively for sequelae.