Complete traumatic MCP amputation of l mid finger, subs

This code signifies the complete traumatic loss of the left middle finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint, meaning the entire finger distal to this joint was severed due to an injury. It indicates that the patient is in the healing or recovery phase of this specific traumatic amputation.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial treatment of a complete traumatic amputation of the left middle finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint. This includes encounters for wound care, monitoring for complications, physical therapy, or fitting for prosthetics related to the amputation. It should be used for any encounter after the initial acute care of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the left middle finger and a complete amputation at the metacarpophalangeal joint.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; a code with an "A" (initial encounter) seventh character would be appropriate for that.