Insect bite (nonvenomous), left great toe, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-appearing complication resulting from a nonvenomous insect bite on the patient's left great toe. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but there are residual effects or conditions directly attributable to that past bite. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, or persistent skin changes at the bite site.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a direct consequence of a nonvenomous insect bite to the left great toe, and the acute phase of the bite has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic issues stemming from the original injury, such as scar revision or ongoing management of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past nonvenomous insect bite on the left great toe.
• Do not use for acute insect bites; those require codes from the T14.8-T14.9 series or specific T codes for insect bites.