Laceration with foreign body of unspecified hand, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a laceration of an unspecified hand that involved a foreign body. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues directly attributable to that specific trauma and foreign body presence are now being addressed.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition, symptom, or sequela that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration with a foreign body in the hand. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue complications, or functional limitations stemming from the original injury.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by any additional codes describing the specific manifestation of the sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous laceration with a foreign body.
• This code is for an unspecified hand; if the laterality is known, a more specific sequela code should be used.