Oth injury of blood vessel of other finger, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previously sustained injury to a blood vessel in any finger other than the thumb. This could include conditions like chronic pain, impaired circulation, or nerve damage directly attributable to the original vascular trauma. The injury is to a specific, non-major blood vessel, not otherwise classified.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of an old, resolved injury to a blood vessel in a finger (excluding the thumb). This applies when the initial injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing management. Examples include persistent cold intolerance or diminished sensation in a finger due to an old laceration that damaged a digital artery.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, circulatory insufficiency).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past blood vessel injury in a non-thumb finger.
• Verify that the injury is to a "specified" blood vessel, meaning it's not a general or unspecified vessel injury.