Injury of digital nerve of left ring finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a past injury to a digital nerve in the left ring finger. This could include persistent pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected digit that developed after the initial healing phase of the original injury. The sequela indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but its lasting consequences are still present.

Use this code when documenting chronic neurological symptoms in the left ring finger that are directly attributable to a prior digital nerve injury. This is appropriate for patients presenting with ongoing sensory or motor deficits in the left ring finger due to a past laceration, crush injury, or other trauma to the digital nerve. It should be used after the initial injury has healed and the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, paresthesia).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current neurological symptoms to a past injury of the digital nerve in the left ring finger.
• Verify laterality and specific digit (left ring finger) are accurately reflected in the medical record to support this precise code.