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

This code signifies a healed or residual effect of an open bite injury to the left little finger, specifically without damage to the fingernail. It indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but there are lasting consequences such as scarring, functional impairment, or chronic pain directly attributable to the original bite.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained an open bite to their left little finger, and the current encounter addresses a sequela of that injury. This applies when the original wound has closed, but the patient is experiencing long-term complications.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past open bite injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; use the appropriate acute open bite code instead.