Pnctr w/o foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a puncture wound to a finger other than the thumb, index, or middle finger, where no foreign body is present, and the nail is not damaged. The "S" at the end indicates that this is a sequela, meaning it's a late effect or complication of an initial injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the long-term effects or complications arising from a previous puncture wound to a finger (excluding the thumb, index, or middle finger) that did not involve a foreign body or nail damage. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, or nerve damage resulting from such an injury, after the initial acute phase has passed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the primary condition or sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is a "sequela" or "late effect" and specifies the finger involved (e.g., ring finger, little finger).
• Verify that there was no foreign body and no nail damage associated with the original puncture wound.