Unspecified open wound of unspecified hand, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an open wound on any part of the hand, where the specific nature of the wound is not documented. It indicates that the original injury has healed, but residual issues or conditions persist.

This code is appropriate when documenting conditions such as scar tissue, chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nerve damage that are directly attributable to a previously sustained, unspecified open hand wound. It should be used when the acute phase of the original injury has passed and the patient is presenting for treatment of these persistent sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past open hand wound.
• Avoid using this code if the original open wound is still in its active healing phase; instead, use an acute open wound code.