Open bite of right thumb without damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from an open bite injury to the right thumb, specifically where the nail was not damaged. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but there are lasting consequences or late effects attributable to that original trauma.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, scar tissue, pain, or functional limitation in the right thumb that is directly linked to a past open bite injury where the nail remained intact. It should be used for follow-up encounters after the initial wound has closed and is no longer considered acute.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical open bite injury of the right thumb.
• Verify that the original injury did not involve damage to the nail to accurately apply this code.