Laceration w/o fb of r idx fngr w damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a healed injury or a late complication stemming from a laceration on the right index finger that did not involve a foreign body, and which also caused damage to the nail. The "sequela" designation indicates that the current encounter is for a residual effect or condition resulting from the initial laceration.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing long-term issues such as nail deformity, chronic pain, or impaired function directly attributable to a past laceration of the right index finger with nail involvement. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current treatment addresses the lasting consequences.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the current condition is a residual effect of a previously sustained laceration.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute laceration code.
• Verify the laterality (right index finger) and the absence of a foreign body in the original injury documentation.