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

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a bruise to the right ring finger, specifically when the nail itself was not injured during the initial trauma. It indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but residual symptoms or conditions related to the contusion persist.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a contusion to their right ring finger, and the current encounter addresses a chronic issue or sequela directly attributable to that past injury. This applies when the initial injury did not involve damage to the fingernail.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past right ring finger contusion.
• Verify that the original injury did not involve the nail plate or nail bed.
• This code is for sequelae; an acute contusion would be coded differently.