Pnctr w/o fb of l rng fngr w damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a puncture wound to the left ring finger, specifically affecting the nail. The wound did not introduce any foreign material into the finger. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition that is a late effect or complication of the original puncture wound.

Use this code when documenting a current condition or symptom that is a direct result of a previously sustained puncture wound to the left ring finger with nail damage, and no foreign body was involved in the initial injury. This would apply to follow-up encounters where the long-term consequences of the original injury are being addressed, such as nail deformity, chronic pain, or infection related to the initial wound.

• Always assign a sequela code (ending in "S") for conditions that are late effects of an injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original puncture wound of the left ring finger.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter of the acute injury; it is exclusively for sequelae.