Traum rupt of collat ligmt of unsp finger at MCP/IP jt, sqla

This code signifies a past injury involving a tear of a collateral ligament in an unspecified finger, affecting either the knuckle joint (metacarpophalangeal) or the finger joints (interphalangeal). The "sequela" indicates that this code is used for residual effects or complications arising from the initial traumatic rupture, rather than the acute injury itself.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term issues such as chronic pain, instability, stiffness, or functional limitations in a finger resulting from a previously sustained collateral ligament rupture. It should be used when the patient is presenting for treatment of these persistent problems after the initial injury has healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the finger involved is unspecified and that the condition is a direct result of a previous collateral ligament rupture.
• Do not use this code for the initial, acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code.
• Consider additional codes for specific residual symptoms (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness) if documented.