Crushing injury of right ring finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from a crushing injury to the right ring finger. It is used when the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual problems such as chronic pain, stiffness, nerve damage, or deformity directly attributable to the original crush trauma.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions stemming from a past crushing injury to their right ring finger. This includes scenarios where surgical intervention for the sequela is performed, or when managing chronic pain or functional limitations. It should not be used for the initial acute injury.

• Always use a seventh character "S" for sequela codes, indicating a late effect.
• Code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, nonunion, nerve damage) in addition to this code, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous crushing injury of the right ring finger.