Contusion of left great toe without damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a bruise to the left great toe, specifically excluding any injury to the toenail itself. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for the late effects or complications of an initial injury, not for the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms (e.g., pain, discoloration, swelling) from a contusion to the left great toe that occurred in the past and is no longer in its acute phase. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the initial injury has resolved but its lingering effects are being addressed.

• Always use a seventh character 'S' for sequela, indicating the late effects of the injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between the initial injury and the current presentation of its sequela.
• Verify that the injury is specifically to the great toe and that the nail is explicitly noted as undamaged.