Pnctr w foreign body of r idx fngr w damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late-occurring complication resulting from a puncture wound to the right index finger, specifically involving damage to the nail and the presence of a foreign body. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but persistent issues related to the foreign body and nail damage are now being addressed.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications from a previously sustained puncture wound to the right index finger, where a foreign body was present and the nail was damaged. This includes scenarios like chronic pain, infection, or deformity directly attributable to the original injury and foreign body, long after the initial wound closure.

• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of an earlier injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current presentation to the original puncture wound, foreign body, and nail damage.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter or for active treatment of the acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code with the "A" or "D" seventh character.