Complete traumatic MCP amputation of l rng fngr, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the left ring finger. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual conditions directly attributable to that amputation.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient presents with a condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained complete traumatic amputation of their left ring finger at the MCP joint. Examples include phantom limb pain, stump neuroma, or functional limitations related to the absence of the digit, occurring after the initial healing phase.

• Always assign a "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions that are residual effects of a healed injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial injury or for active treatment of the acute amputation.
• Consider additional codes to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., G54.6 for phantom limb syndrome with pain).