Pnctr w/o fb of right lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, sqla

This code describes a puncture wound to any of the lesser toes on the right foot, where no foreign object remains embedded in the tissue and the toenail itself was not damaged. The "sequela" aspect indicates that this code is used for conditions that are the late effects or complications of an earlier injury, rather than the initial acute injury.

Use this code when documenting a chronic issue, scar, or other long-term consequence directly resulting from a past puncture wound to the right lesser toes, provided no foreign body was present and the nail was unaffected. This code would be appropriate for follow-up visits addressing residual pain, nerve damage, or altered sensation stemming from such an injury, long after the initial wound has healed.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a previous puncture wound.
• Verify that the wound was to the right lesser toe(s) and specifically without foreign body or nail damage.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the acute injury code with the appropriate seventh character.