Abrasion of right middle finger, sequela

This code indicates a past abrasion injury to the right middle finger that has resulted in a residual condition or complication. The original injury has healed, but there are lasting effects such as scarring, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the abrasion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained abrasion to their right middle finger. This applies to follow-up visits where the focus is on managing the long-term effects rather than the acute injury itself.

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