Partial traumatic amp of left hand at wrist level, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving the partial traumatic amputation of the left hand at the wrist level, with the patient now experiencing a long-term consequence or complication of that original injury. This could include chronic pain, nerve damage, or functional limitations directly attributable to the amputation. It indicates that the initial acute injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still present and being treated.

Apply this code when documenting the ongoing management or treatment of a patient who previously sustained a partial traumatic amputation of their left hand at the wrist. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing sequelae such as phantom limb pain, stump complications, or the fitting and adjustment of prosthetics related to the original injury. Do not use for the initial acute injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous partial traumatic amputation.
• This code requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating a complication or condition arising as a direct result of a previous injury.
• Code any specific sequelae (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage) in addition to this code to provide a complete clinical picture.