Unsp superficial injury of right little finger, sequela

This code signifies a lasting effect or complication resulting from an unspecified, non-deep injury to the right little finger. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience a residual symptom or condition directly attributable to that past trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic or permanent condition of the right little finger that stems from a previous superficial injury, where the exact nature of the original injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion) was not specified. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the long-term consequences of such an injury.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a past, unspecified superficial injury of the right little finger.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for sequelae.