Laceration w fb of l rng fngr w damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous laceration of the left ring finger. The original injury involved a foreign body and damage to the nail, and the sequela indicates ongoing issues directly attributable to that past trauma.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing persistent problems (e.g., chronic pain, non-healing wound, nail deformity, restricted movement) in the left ring finger, where these issues are a direct consequence of a prior laceration with a foreign body and nail damage. This code is appropriate after the initial healing phase of the acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past laceration with foreign body and nail damage.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for late effects.