Other superficial bite of right ring finger, sequela

This code indicates a superficial bite injury to the right ring finger, where the acute injury has healed and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual condition or complication directly resulting from the original bite. This could include issues like scarring, chronic pain, or nerve damage.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for a long-term effect or complication stemming from a superficial bite on the right ring finger. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing sequelae, not the initial acute injury.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when the patient is being treated for a residual effect of a past injury.
• Code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain) as a primary diagnosis, followed by this code as a secondary diagnosis.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous superficial bite of the right ring finger.