Laceration of dorsal artery of right foot, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous laceration to the dorsal artery of the right foot. This could include chronic pain, impaired circulation, nerve damage, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original injury, even after the initial wound has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions that are a direct consequence of a past laceration to the dorsal artery of the right foot. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these persistent issues, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the original injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to the previous dorsal artery laceration.
• Do not use for the initial acute laceration; that would require an acute injury code.