Injury of digital nerve of right middle finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from a previous injury to the nerve supplying the right middle finger. This could manifest as persistent pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected digit, occurring after the initial acute phase of the injury has passed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing neurological symptoms in their right middle finger directly attributable to a past digital nerve injury. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequela of the original injury is being treated or evaluated, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela codes, indicating a late effect.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current neurological symptoms to a previously sustained digital nerve injury of the right middle finger.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; instead, select an appropriate acute injury code.