Contusion of unsp ring finger with damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a persistent or late-effect injury to an unspecified ring finger, specifically a bruise that also involved damage to the fingernail. This indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but residual effects related to both the contusion and nail damage are still present and being addressed.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a contusion to their ring finger with associated nail damage, and they are now presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury. Examples include chronic nail deformity, persistent pain at the injury site, or functional limitations stemming from the original trauma.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is a sequela, not an acute event.
• Confirm the specific finger involved is the ring finger and that nail damage was part of the original contusion.
• Always code the underlying condition or complication being treated as the primary diagnosis, with this sequela code as a secondary diagnosis.