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

This code signifies a healed or chronic open wound on the left middle finger, specifically an open bite, where the nail itself was not damaged. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term effect or complication related to the original bite.

Use this code when documenting a follow-up encounter for a patient with a history of an open bite to the left middle finger, and the current encounter addresses a sequela (e.g., scar tissue, chronic pain, limited range of motion) directly attributable to that past injury. It is appropriate when the initial wound has closed and is no longer actively being treated as an acute injury.

• Always ensure the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for active treatment.
• Verify the laterality (left) and specific digit (middle finger) are accurately documented.
• Code any specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture) in addition to this code, if applicable.