Complete traumatic trnsphal amp of r idx fngr, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications resulting from a complete traumatic amputation of the entire right index finger, occurring at the phalanx level. It indicates that the patient is presenting for care related to the absence of the digit due to a past injury, rather than the initial acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of complications (e.g., phantom pain, neuroma, prosthetic fitting) related to a previously sustained complete traumatic amputation of the right index finger. It is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial healing phase of the amputation.

• Always assign a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when the patient is being treated for the long-term effects of the amputation.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code with a seventh character for the initial encounter.
• Consider additional codes for any specific complications or conditions being treated, such as phantom limb pain (G54.6).