Open bite of unsp finger without damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an open bite injury to an unspecified finger, where the nail itself was not damaged during the initial injury. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to the original open bite.

Utilize this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained an open bite to a finger, and the current encounter addresses a chronic problem or sequela related to that past injury. Examples include persistent pain, scarring, nerve damage, or limited range of motion stemming from the original bite, after the initial wound has healed.

• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the "sequela" nature of the current condition and its direct link to a past open bite.
• This code requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating a complication or late effect.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury; those require different seventh characters.