Partial traumatic trnsphal amputation of left thumb, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications resulting from a partial traumatic amputation across the bone of the left thumb. This means a portion of the thumb, but not the entire digit, was traumatically severed at some point in the past, and the patient is now presenting with issues directly related to that old injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained partial transphalangeal amputation of the left thumb. This applies to follow-up care for chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or other ongoing problems stemming from the original injury.

• Always use a "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions that are late effects of an injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute amputation; instead, use an acute injury code.
• Consider additional codes for specific complications (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion) if applicable.