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

This code signifies a closed soft tissue injury to the right little finger, specifically a bruise, without any associated injury to the nail plate or nail bed. It indicates that the injury is no longer acute and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or for a condition that is a direct result of the initial contusion.

Apply this code for patients presenting with residual symptoms or complications from a previously sustained contusion to the right little finger, where the nail itself was not damaged. This could include ongoing pain, swelling, or discoloration that persists beyond the acute phase, or for documentation of the resolved injury when it impacts current care.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is to the right little finger and that the nail was undamaged.
• Confirm the "sequela" aspect is supported, meaning the encounter is for a late effect or complication of the initial injury.
• Do not use for acute injuries; an acute contusion would typically use an initial encounter (A) or subsequent encounter (D) character.