Open bite of unspecified finger with damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a healed or chronic injury to an unspecified finger resulting from an open bite, where the nail or nail bed was also damaged. It signifies the long-term effects or complications of such an injury, rather than the acute event itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a residual condition, deformity, or complication from an open bite to an unspecified finger, specifically when the nail was involved. This would be used for follow-up visits after the initial healing phase, or when addressing ongoing issues related to the original injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates a "sequela" or chronic state of the injury, not an acute presentation.
• Confirm the bite was "open" and involved damage to the nail structure.
• This code is for an unspecified finger; use more specific codes if the finger is identified.