Laceration of blood vessel of right little finger, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a laceration to a blood vessel in the right little finger. This could include issues such as chronic pain, nerve damage, impaired circulation, or scar tissue formation that persists after the initial injury has healed. It signifies that the original injury is no longer acute but continues to cause ongoing clinical problems.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a past laceration of a blood vessel in their right little finger. This applies when the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting consequences are now being treated or evaluated. Examples include follow-up appointments for chronic pain or functional limitations resulting from the original vascular injury.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous laceration of the right little finger's blood vessel.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for residual effects.