Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right hand, sequela

This code signifies a permanent or long-term complication resulting from frostbite that caused tissue death in the right hand. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing effects, such as scarring, functional impairment, or chronic pain, directly attributable to the original necrotic frostbite injury.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained frostbite with tissue necrosis to their right hand, and the current encounter addresses a residual condition or long-term consequence of that injury. This is appropriate for chronic issues like contractures, nerve damage, or persistent pain directly linked to the past frostbite.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition as a direct sequela of the prior frostbite with necrosis.
• Do not use for acute frostbite; this code is exclusively for late effects.
• Always code additional specific conditions (e.g., contracture, chronic pain) that are manifestations of the sequela.