Complete traumatic amputation of right ear, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of the right ear. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual conditions, deformities, or functional impairments related to the loss of the ear are still present and being addressed.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment of a condition directly resulting from a past complete traumatic amputation of their right ear. This includes follow-up care for prosthetic fitting, scar revision, psychological counseling related to disfigurement, or chronic pain stemming from the original injury site. Documentation should clearly state the sequela being treated and link it to the prior amputation.

• Requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating the long-term effects of the injury.
• Do not use for the initial treatment of the acute amputation; that would require an acute injury code.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, disfigurement, need for prosthesis).