Other superficial bite of left great toe, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from a superficial bite wound on the left great toe. It indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but there are ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to the original bite, such as scarring, chronic pain, or nerve damage.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or sequela from a past superficial bite to their left great toe. This would be used after the initial healing phase of the acute injury, when the focus of care shifts to managing the lasting effects.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous bite injury.
• Do not use for acute, active bite wounds; those require codes from the acute injury section.