Open bite of left little finger with damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from an open bite injury to the left little finger, specifically involving damage to the nail. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now presenting with the long-term consequences of the initial trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or sequela resulting from an open bite to the left little finger, where the nail was also damaged. This would be used for follow-up visits addressing scar tissue, nail deformity, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the past injury.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when reporting the long-term effects of an injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous open bite and nail damage.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (G89.-) or specific nail deformities, if applicable and supported by documentation.