Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified finger, sequela

This code signifies a lasting effect or complication resulting from a nonvenomous insect bite on an unspecified finger. It indicates that the acute phase of the bite has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a chronic or residual issue related to the initial injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela, such as scarring, chronic dermatitis, or persistent nerve damage, directly attributable to a nonvenomous insect bite on any finger, where the specific finger is not documented. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term effects.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by any additional codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., scar, dermatitis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past nonvenomous insect bite and specifies that the acute bite is no longer active.
• Avoid using this code for acute insect bites; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code from the S60.46X_ category.