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

This code signifies a past injury to the left little finger, specifically a laceration that did not involve a foreign body and spared the nail. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication arising as a direct result of the original laceration, even after the initial wound has healed.

Use this code when documenting a current problem or condition that is a long-term consequence of a previously sustained laceration to the left little finger, where the original injury did not involve a foreign body and did not damage the nail. Examples include scar tissue formation causing functional impairment, chronic pain, or nerve damage directly attributable to the healed laceration.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior laceration.
• This code is for the sequela of the injury, not the initial acute laceration.
• Verify the laterality (left) and digit (little finger) are accurately documented.