Laceration w fb of finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic laceration on any finger other than the thumb, index, or middle finger, where a foreign body remains embedded. The nail apparatus of the affected finger is intact and undamaged. This indicates a past injury with a persistent foreign body complication.

Apply this code when documenting the sequela of a laceration on the ring or little finger, where a foreign body (e.g., splinter, glass shard) is still present and causing ongoing issues or requiring future management. This is appropriate for follow-up visits or when the foreign body is discovered incidentally long after the initial injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the presence of a retained foreign body as a sequela of a laceration.
• Verify that the injury is to the ring or little finger and that the nail is explicitly noted as undamaged.
• Do not use this code for acute lacerations or if the foreign body was removed during the initial encounter.