Unsp open wound of other finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an open wound on any finger other than the thumb, index, or middle finger, where the nail was not damaged during the initial injury. It indicates that the original injury has healed, but residual issues persist.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, scarring, restricted range of motion, or nerve damage that are directly attributable to a previously sustained open wound of an unspecified finger (excluding thumb, index, middle) without nail involvement. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent problems.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past open wound of the specified finger.
• Verify that the original injury did not involve the nail and was not to the thumb, index, or middle finger.