Pnctr w/o fb of r mid finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the right middle finger, specifically a puncture wound that did not involve a foreign body and did not damage the nail. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that is the result of the initial puncture wound, even if the original wound has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained puncture wound to their right middle finger, without foreign body or nail damage. Examples include chronic pain, scar tissue complications, or nerve damage stemming from the original injury, long after the initial wound has closed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous puncture wound of the right middle finger.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter of the puncture wound; it is specifically for sequelae.
• Verify that the wound was indeed without a foreign body and did not involve the nail to ensure accurate coding.