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

This code signifies a past injury to one or more of the right lesser toes (digits 2-5) that involved a cut or tear of the skin and underlying tissues, with a foreign object embedded in the wound. Importantly, the nail of the affected toe(s) was not damaged at the time of the initial injury. This code is used to report a condition that is a residual effect or complication of that prior laceration.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration with a foreign body in the right lesser toe(s), where the nail was explicitly noted as intact during the initial injury. This would be appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic pain, infection, nerve damage, or other persistent issues stemming from the original trauma.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is being seen for a complication or residual effect of the original injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the laceration involved a foreign body and specifically excludes nail damage.
• Do not use for initial encounters or active treatment of the acute injury; this code is for late effects.