Traum rupt of unsp ligmt of r mid finger at MCP/IP jt, sqla

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a traumatic tear of an unspecified ligament in the right middle finger, specifically affecting both the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints. This indicates a persistent issue stemming from an initial injury to the finger's stabilizing structures.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a past traumatic rupture of a right middle finger ligament at the MCP and IP joints. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing residual pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other chronic sequelae after the initial injury has healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous traumatic ligament rupture.
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is seen for a late effect of the injury.
• Verify that the affected finger is specifically the right middle finger and that both MCP and IP joints are implicated.