Laceration w/o fb of finger w damage to nail, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a laceration to a finger other than the thumb, index, or middle finger, where the injury also involved damage to the nail and there was no foreign body present at the time of the initial injury. It signifies a residual condition or problem that persists after the acute phase of the original wound has passed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, such as nail deformity, chronic pain, or impaired function, that is directly attributable to a past laceration of a ring or little finger that included nail damage. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these lasting effects, not the initial injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the primary condition or sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current complaint to a past finger laceration with nail involvement.
• Verify the specific finger involved to ensure it's "other finger" (ring or little finger).