Superficial foreign body, right great toe, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect resulting from a superficial foreign body embedded in the right great toe. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but a persistent issue, such as scarring, chronic pain, or nerve damage, remains as a direct consequence.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a past superficial foreign body in the right great toe. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing complications or sequelae, not the initial foreign body removal.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior foreign body injury.
• Do not use for acute foreign body encounters or for foreign bodies that are still present.