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

This code signifies a puncture wound to any finger where no foreign object is present, and the nail apparatus remains intact. It specifically indicates that the injury is a long-term consequence or late effect of a previous acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting the residual effects or complications of a past puncture wound to an unspecified finger, such as chronic pain, scarring, or limited range of motion, after the initial acute phase of healing has passed. This code is appropriate when the original injury did not involve a foreign body and the nail was not damaged.

• 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 is unspecified.
• Verify there is no mention of a foreign body or nail damage in the patient's history of the original injury.