Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend l mid fngr at wrs/hnd lv, sqla

This code signifies a past injury involving a laceration to the flexor muscle, fascia, and tendon of the left middle finger, specifically at the wrist and hand level. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that arises as a direct result of the initial laceration, even if the original wound has healed.

Use this code when documenting a current patient encounter where the primary reason for the visit is a long-term effect or complication stemming from a previously sustained laceration to the flexor structures of the left middle finger. This could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous laceration of the left middle finger flexor structures.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for sequelae.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, contracture) first, followed by this code to indicate the cause.