Superficial foreign body of unspecified finger, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late effect resulting from a superficial foreign body embedded in an unspecified finger. The initial injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to the past foreign body.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela, such as chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or infection, that is directly linked to a previously removed or resolved superficial foreign body in any finger. This applies when the original foreign body is no longer present or actively being treated.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the past superficial foreign body injury.
• Do not use this code for active foreign body removal or acute foreign body presence.