Pnctr w/o fb of r rng fngr w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a puncture injury to the right ring finger that has resulted in a long-term complication or condition. The wound itself did not involve a foreign object and did not cause damage to the fingernail. The "sequela" indicates that the initial injury has healed, but there are residual effects such as chronic pain, stiffness, or scar tissue formation.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom directly resulting from a past puncture wound to their right ring finger. This would be used after the initial acute injury has been treated and the patient is now being seen for a persistent issue related to that old injury. Examples include follow-up for nerve damage, chronic pain, or limited range of motion stemming from the original puncture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous puncture wound.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; a different code would apply for the active wound.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture) if further detail is available and clinically relevant.