Open bite of right lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, sequela

This code signifies an open wound on one or more of the right lesser toes, specifically caused by a bite, where the nail itself remains undamaged. It indicates that this injury is a late effect or complication of an initial bite wound, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic or residual issue stemming from a previous open bite wound to the right lesser toes. This applies to situations where the initial bite has healed, but there are ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past injury, and the nail was not involved.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning a late effect of the original injury.
• Do not use for acute bite wounds; those would be coded with an initial encounter (A) or subsequent encounter (D) seventh character.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right lesser toe(s)" and "without damage to nail" to support this specific code.