Laceration without foreign body of unspecified hand, sequela

This code signifies a healed laceration of an unspecified hand that is causing a current problem or condition. It indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but the patient is experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to the original wound. This could include issues like scar pain, restricted movement, or nerve damage.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition or complaint directly resulting from a previously sustained laceration to an unspecified hand. The original laceration is no longer active, but its lasting impact is the focus of the current encounter. Examples include follow-up for scar revision due to a prior hand laceration or ongoing physical therapy for range of motion limitations stemming from the healed wound.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific sequela (e.g., pain, scar, restricted motion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior hand laceration.
• Verify the laterality of the hand is truly unspecified; if known, a more specific laterality code should be used.