Unsp superficial injury of unspecified great toe, sequela

This code indicates a lasting effect or complication resulting from a superficial injury to an unspecified great toe. The original injury type is not specified, and the "sequela" designation means the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a residual condition.

Use this code when documenting a chronic or residual symptom, condition, or complication directly attributable to a past, unspecified superficial injury of the great toe. This is appropriate when the original injury is no longer acute and the patient is being treated for the long-term effects.

• Always assign a seventh character of "S" for sequela when the patient is being seen for complications or residual effects of a past injury.
• Avoid using this code if the specific type of superficial injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) or the specific great toe (left or right) is known; instead, use a more specific code.
• Consider if an external cause code (V00-Y99) is also needed to describe the circumstances of the original injury, if known.