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

This code describes a past injury to one or more of the lesser toes on the left foot, specifically a laceration that involved damage to the toenail. It indicates that the laceration did not involve a foreign body and that the current encounter is for a complication or late effect of that original injury.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing ongoing issues directly related to a previously sustained laceration of the left lesser toe(s) with nail damage. This includes scenarios like chronic pain, nail deformity, or infection stemming from the original injury, long after the initial wound has healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior laceration and nail damage.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is being seen for a complication or late effect of the original injury.
• Confirm the laceration was without a foreign body and specifically affected the lesser toe(s) on the left foot.