Crushing injury of unspecified thumb, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a crushing injury to an unspecified thumb. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual issues such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, deformity, or nerve damage directly attributable to the original crushing trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a past crushing injury to the thumb, and the specific thumb (left or right) is not documented. This applies to follow-up visits for ongoing management of chronic sequelae, rehabilitation, or evaluation of permanent impairment.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous crushing injury of the thumb.
• This code requires a 7th character 'S' for sequela, indicating the late effects of an injury.
• Do not use for acute crushing injuries; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.