Laceration of blood vessel of left middle finger, sequela

This code signifies a persistent or late-occurring complication resulting from a laceration to a blood vessel in the left middle finger. This could include issues like chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or scar tissue formation that developed after the initial injury healed. It indicates that the patient is now experiencing long-term effects directly attributable to the original vascular trauma.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient presenting with ongoing problems related to a previously sustained laceration of a blood vessel in their left middle finger. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses the residual or chronic sequelae. Examples include managing persistent numbness, vascular insufficiency, or scar contracture in the affected finger.

• Always link this sequela code to an external cause code (V00-Y99) describing the original injury, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the connection between the current condition and the past laceration.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; use an acute laceration code instead.