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

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from an open bite injury to the left index finger, where the nail itself was not damaged during the initial trauma. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term consequence or complication directly attributable to the original bite.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, scar tissue, functional impairment, or other lasting sequela stemming from a past open bite wound to their left index finger, provided the nail was intact. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the long-term management or evaluation of such a condition.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is an "open bite" and specifies the "left index finger" with "no nail damage."
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is being seen for a complication or residual effect of the original injury.