Complete traumatic trnsphal amp of r mid finger, sequela

This code indicates a past, complete traumatic amputation that occurred across the bone of the right middle finger, specifically at the phalanx level. It signifies that the patient is currently experiencing a long-term consequence or complication directly related to this prior injury, rather than the initial acute event.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, phantom limb sensation, functional limitation, scar tissue complications) stemming from a previously sustained complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of their right middle finger. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing of the acute injury.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to denote sequela, indicating a complication or condition arising as a direct result of the initial injury.
• Do not use for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code.
• Always code any associated current conditions or complications (e.g., chronic pain, infection) in addition to this sequela code.