Abrasion of right thumb, sequela

This code signifies a superficial injury to the right thumb, specifically an abrasion, where the acute injury has healed but is now causing a late effect or complication. This could include persistent scarring, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the original abrasion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained abrasion to the right thumb. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequela of the original injury is being addressed, rather than the initial acute injury itself.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past right thumb abrasion.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute abrasion; use the appropriate acute injury code instead.