Traum rupture of ligmt of l rng fngr at MCP/IP jt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a traumatic tear of a ligament in the left ring finger, specifically at either the metacarpophalangeal (knuckle) or interphalangeal (finger joint) level. This indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual problems directly attributable to the original ligament rupture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues such as chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or deformity in the left ring finger, where these symptoms are a direct consequence of a previously sustained traumatic ligament rupture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent sequelae, not the initial acute injury.

• Requires a seventh character 'S' to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is being seen for a complication or late effect of the initial injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to a past traumatic rupture of a ligament in the specified finger and joint.
• Do not use for acute injuries; instead, select an acute injury code with the appropriate seventh character for the initial encounter or subsequent care for the acute phase.