Contusion of right great toe without damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a bruise on the right great toe that does not involve injury to the toenail itself. It represents a residual condition or complication arising from an initial injury to the right great toe.

Apply this code when documenting a long-term effect or late complication of a previous contusion to the right great toe, where the nail was not damaged. This would be used in follow-up encounters for persistent symptoms or issues directly related to the initial toe bruise.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury is a sequela, indicating a previous acute event.
• Verify that the injury is specifically to the right great toe and explicitly excludes nail damage.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, if applicable.