Contusion of right middle finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a bruise to the middle finger of the right hand, where the nail itself has not been injured. It indicates that the injury is a sequela, meaning it is a late effect or complication of an initial acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms or complications from a previously sustained contusion to the right middle finger, and the nail was not involved in the original trauma. This would be used for follow-up encounters after the initial acute injury has healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is a sequela, not an acute event.
• Verify the laterality (right) and specific digit (middle finger) are documented.
• Confirm the absence of nail damage to differentiate from other contusion codes.