Unsp superficial injury of right middle finger, sequela

This code signifies a lasting effect or complication resulting from a superficial injury to the right middle finger, where the exact nature of the original injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) is not specified. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a residual condition related to that past event.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic or residual symptom directly attributable to a previously sustained, unspecified superficial injury of the right middle finger. Examples include persistent pain, numbness, scarring, or altered sensation that has stabilized and is no longer in the acute healing phase.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past superficial injury of the right middle finger.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; it is strictly for long-term effects.