Unspecified superficial injury of other finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term effect or complication arising from an unspecified superficial injury to a finger other than the thumb. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual symptoms or conditions persist. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, or altered sensation following a minor finger injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (late effect) of a superficial injury to the index, middle, ring, or little finger, and the specific nature of the original injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion) is not documented or is unknown. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the primary condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is to a finger other than the thumb and that the current presentation is a sequela.
• Avoid using this code for acute or initial injury encounters; it is specifically for late effects.