Traum rupt of collat ligmt of l rng fngr at MCP/IP jt, sqla

This code signifies a past injury involving a tear of the collateral ligament in the left ring finger, affecting both the knuckle (metacarpophalangeal) and finger (interphalangeal) joints. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this previous traumatic ligament rupture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms, functional limitations, or complications (e.g., chronic pain, instability, stiffness, deformity) directly attributable to a previously sustained traumatic collateral ligament rupture of the left ring finger. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial acute injury has healed but sequelae persist.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the specified past traumatic injury.
• Always use the 7th character "S" for sequela when reporting chronic conditions or late effects of an injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code.