Crushing injury of left little finger, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a crushing injury to the left little finger. These sequelae can include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nerve damage, or impaired function that persists after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual issues directly attributable to a past crushing injury of their left little finger. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing ongoing problems, rehabilitation, or surgical interventions for chronic complications.

• Always use this "S" seventh character for sequela codes when the acute injury has resolved.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous crushing injury of the left little finger.
• Code any specific sequelae (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture) in addition to this code.