Unsp opn wnd unsp lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic open wound on any lesser toe, excluding the great toe, where the specific toe is not documented. It indicates that the nail was not damaged during the initial injury and the wound is now a sequela, meaning a late effect or complication of the original injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic or healed open wound on a lesser toe, where the specific toe is not identified. This applies when the original injury is no longer acute and the current presentation is a residual effect, such as a scar or chronic ulceration from a prior open wound.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the wound is a sequela, not an acute injury.
• Verify that no specific lesser toe (e.g., second, third) is identified in the medical record.
• Confirm there was no nail damage associated with the original open wound.