Abrasion of left ring finger, sequela

This code indicates a superficial injury to the skin of the left ring finger, specifically an abrasion, where the acute injury has healed and the patient is now presenting with a residual condition or complication directly resulting from that past abrasion. This could include scarring, chronic pain, or other long-term effects.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a sequela (late effect) of a previously sustained abrasion to the left ring finger. This is appropriate when the initial abrasion is no longer acute, and the current visit addresses a lasting consequence of that injury. Examples include follow-up for scar tissue management or persistent nerve sensitivity.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past abrasion of the left ring finger.
• The "S" seventh character signifies a sequela, indicating that the initial injury has healed and the current problem is a residual effect.
• Do not use this code for acute abrasions; those would be coded with the appropriate initial encounter or subsequent encounter seventh character.