Open bite of right index finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual effect from an open wound on the right index finger, specifically caused by a bite, where the nail itself was not damaged at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is now presenting for care related to a long-term consequence of this past injury, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for complications, chronic pain, scarring, or functional limitations directly attributable to a previously sustained open bite of the right index finger. This applies when the original acute injury has resolved, and the current encounter addresses a sequela.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the current condition is a residual effect of a past open bite.
• Verify that the right index finger is specified and that the nail was explicitly noted as undamaged during the initial injury.
• Do not use for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code with the 7th character 'A'.