Crushing injury of other finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a crushing injury to any finger other than the thumb. These sequelae can include chronic pain, nerve damage, joint stiffness, deformity, or impaired function that persists after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting the residual effects of a crushing injury to a finger (excluding the thumb) that are no longer acute. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing ongoing complications or permanent impairments stemming from the original trauma.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve entrapment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past crushing injury of a finger.
• Do not use for initial or acute crushing injuries; those require acute injury codes.