Crushing injury of right thumb, sequela

This code signifies a crushing injury specifically affecting the right thumb, where the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications. These sequelae could include chronic pain, stiffness, nerve damage, deformity, or functional limitations resulting from the original trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a crushing injury to their right thumb that occurred in the past. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing residual issues rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right thumb crushing injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code from the S67.01 category.