Unspecified superficial injury of right ring finger, sequela

This code signifies a lasting effect or complication stemming from an unspecified superficial injury to the right ring finger. This could include chronic pain, scarring, or functional limitations that persist after the initial acute injury has healed. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the precise type of superficial injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion) was not documented.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a past, unspecified superficial injury of their right ring finger. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequela is being treated or evaluated, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous superficial injury of the right ring finger.
• Only use this code when a more specific sequela code (e.g., for scar, chronic pain) is not available or the documentation does not support it.
• Remember the "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the residual effect of a healed injury.