Open bite of left lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a healed injury to the left lesser toe(s) resulting from an open bite, where the nail itself was not damaged at the time of the original injury. It indicates that the patient is now presenting for care related to a residual condition or complication stemming from that past bite wound.

Use this code when documenting a follow-up visit for a patient experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained open bite on their left lesser toe(s), and the initial injury did not involve nail damage. This could include chronic pain, scar tissue issues, or functional limitations related to the healed bite.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is being treated for a late effect of the original injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past open bite of the left lesser toe(s) and specifies no nail damage.
• Do not use for acute or initial treatment of the bite; this code is exclusively for sequelae.