Laceration w fb of l idx fngr w damage to nail, sequela

This code describes a past injury to the left index finger involving a deep cut that included a foreign object, and also caused damage to the fingernail or nail bed. It signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from this specific type of trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct result of a previously sustained laceration to the left index finger, which originally involved a foreign body and nail damage. This could include chronic pain, infection, nail deformity, or impaired function directly attributable to the old injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to the specified past injury.
• Do not use for initial injury encounters; this code is exclusively for sequelae.
• Verify the laterality (left) and specific digit (index finger) are accurately documented.