Lac w/o fb of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a healed injury or a late effect resulting from a laceration to one or more of the right lesser toes, specifically involving damage to the nail. The original laceration did not involve a foreign body. This sequela could manifest as nail deformity, chronic pain, or impaired function long after the initial wound has closed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a past laceration to the right lesser toe(s) that included nail damage. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing long-term complications such as onychodystrophy, ingrown nail, or chronic pain stemming from the original injury. Do not use for acute lacerations.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past laceration of the right lesser toe(s) with nail involvement.
• Verify that the original injury did not involve a foreign body.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela; ensure the patient's current presentation aligns with a late effect of the injury.