Other superficial bite of other finger, sequela

This code indicates a superficial bite wound on a finger, excluding the thumb, that is now a sequela. This means the initial injury has healed, but there are lasting effects or complications directly attributable to the original bite.

Use this code when documenting a current condition or symptom that is a residual effect of a past superficial bite to a finger (not the thumb). Examples include chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or limited range of motion resulting from the original bite.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous superficial finger bite.
• Do not use for acute or initial encounters of a superficial bite; this code is exclusively for sequelae.