Laceration of blood vessel of left index finger, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a laceration to a blood vessel in the left index finger. This could manifest as chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current condition is a residual effect.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or late effect directly linked to a past laceration of a blood vessel in their left index finger. This applies to follow-up visits where the primary focus is managing these long-term consequences, rather than the initial acute injury. Examples include persistent numbness, cold intolerance, or chronic non-healing wounds stemming from the original vascular trauma.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific manifestation(s) of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous laceration of the blood vessel.
• Verify laterality (left index finger) and the specific tissue involved (blood vessel) are accurately reflected in the medical record.