Lacerat intrns musc/fasc/tend unsp fngr at wrs/hnd lv, sqla

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a past laceration injury to the intrinsic muscles, fascia, or tendons of an unspecified finger, occurring at the wrist or hand level. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing a related condition or deficit.

This code is appropriate when documenting a sequela, such as chronic pain, stiffness, weakness, or functional impairment, directly attributable to a previously sustained laceration of the intrinsic finger structures. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the acute injury has passed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past laceration of the intrinsic finger muscles, fascia, or tendons.
• Verify that the injury location is at the wrist or hand level and that the specific finger is not documented.