Contusion of right lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a bruise to one or more of the smaller toes on the right foot, where the toenail itself was not injured. The "sequela" indicator means this code is used for conditions that are residual effects or complications of an initial injury that has already healed.

This code is appropriate when documenting a long-term consequence or late effect of a previous contusion to the right lesser toe(s) without nail damage. Examples include chronic pain, stiffness, or deformity directly attributable to the past injury, after the acute phase has passed.

• Always assign a seventh character "S" for sequela when the condition being treated is a residual effect of a past injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous right lesser toe contusion without nail damage.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of the contusion; use an acute injury code instead.