Lac w/o fb of r little finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a healed laceration on the right little finger that did not involve the nail or leave a foreign body. It signifies a past injury where the acute phase has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing or being treated for residual effects.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a right little finger laceration, and the current encounter addresses a sequela (e.g., scar tissue pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage) directly attributable to that healed injury. It is not for the initial acute injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the past laceration.
• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M79.5 for residual pain, M24.5x for contracture).
• Verify laterality and digit specificity are accurately reflected in the medical record.