Laceration w/o fb of l idx fngr w damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a past injury to the left index finger, specifically a laceration that did not involve a foreign body, and resulted in damage to the nail. The "S" at the end indicates that this code is for a sequela, meaning it represents a late effect or complication of the initial injury, rather than the acute event itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence or residual condition stemming from a laceration to their left index finger that previously damaged the nail. This would be used after the initial healing phase of the acute injury has passed. Examples include chronic nail deformity, persistent pain, or impaired function directly attributable to the original laceration and nail damage.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury is a sequela or late effect, not an acute injury.
• Verify the laceration was to the left index finger and involved nail damage without a foreign body.
• Always sequence sequela codes after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, if applicable.