Crushing injury of left ring finger, sequela

This code signifies a crushing injury affecting the left ring finger, with the "S" indicating that it is a sequela, or a late effect of the initial injury. This means the patient is presenting for treatment of a residual condition or complication directly resulting from a past crushing trauma to this specific digit.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, non-union of a fracture, nerve damage, or impaired function in the left ring finger, all stemming from a previously sustained crushing injury. It is used after the acute phase of the original injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the long-term consequences.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a primary code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous crushing injury of the left ring finger.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela and is crucial for accurate reporting of late effects.