Crushing injury of left middle finger, sequela

This code signifies a crushing injury specifically affecting the left middle finger, where the acute injury has resolved, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications. These sequelae could include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nerve damage, or impaired function resulting from the original crushing trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications or residual conditions directly attributable to a past crushing injury of their left middle finger. This applies to follow-up encounters for ongoing management of these chronic issues, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always ensure the "S" seventh character is appended for sequela codes, indicating a late effect.
• Code any specific sequelae (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage) in addition to this code to provide a complete clinical picture.
• Verify laterality (left) and digit (middle finger) are accurately documented to support this specific code.