Open bite of left middle finger with damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic open wound on the left middle finger, specifically involving damage to the fingernail or nail bed, resulting from a previous bite injury. The "sequela" indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but residual effects or complications related to the initial bite wound and nail damage persist.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term complications or conditions arising from an open bite to the left middle finger that also damaged the nail. Examples include chronic nail deformity, non-healing nail bed issues, or persistent infection related to the original injury. It should be used after the initial acute phase of the bite wound has passed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or a chronic condition related to the original bite and nail damage.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute open bite injury; a different code would be used for the active wound.
• Verify laterality (left) and digit (middle finger) are accurately documented to support this specific code.