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

This code describes a healed or chronic injury to the left little finger, specifically a laceration that involved a foreign body, but did not damage the nail. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising directly from the initial injury, after the acute phase has passed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, such as pain, numbness, restricted movement, or infection, that are a direct result of a previously sustained laceration with a foreign body in the left little finger. This applies when the original wound has closed and the acute treatment for the laceration itself is complete.

• Always ensure documentation clearly states the "sequela" nature of the current encounter, indicating a chronic or late effect of the original injury.
• Verify that the laceration was specifically to the left little finger and did not involve the nail.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute laceration code.