Injury of digital nerve of other finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect resulting from a past injury to a digital nerve in any finger other than the thumb. These sequelae can manifest as chronic pain, numbness, paresthesia, or weakness that persists after the initial healing phase of the nerve injury. It indicates that the nerve damage is not a current, acute event but rather a lasting consequence.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent neurological symptoms (e.g., chronic sensory deficits, neuropathic pain, or motor weakness) in a finger (excluding the thumb) that are directly attributable to a previous digital nerve injury. This applies when the initial injury has healed, but its effects on the nerve function remain. It is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these lasting complications.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the original cause of the injury, if known and applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a past digital nerve injury of a specific non-thumb finger.
• Do not use for acute or current digital nerve injuries; those require codes from the acute injury section.