Laceration w/o fb of r rng fngr w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual condition resulting from a laceration to the right ring finger. Specifically, it indicates that the original injury was a cut that did not involve a foreign object and did not cause damage to the fingernail or nail bed. The "sequela" designation signifies that this code is used for complications or conditions arising after the acute phase of the original laceration has passed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence or residual effect of a past laceration to their right ring finger. This could include scar tissue, chronic pain, nerve damage, or limited range of motion directly attributable to the previous laceration. It is appropriate when the acute injury has resolved, and the current encounter addresses a persistent issue.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the current condition is a direct result or complication of a previous laceration.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of a laceration; use an acute laceration code instead.
• Always sequence this sequela code first if it is the primary reason for the encounter, followed by codes for the specific residual condition (e.g., scar, nerve damage).