Complete traumatic trnsphal amp of r little finger, init

This code signifies the complete severance of the right little finger through the bone, resulting from a traumatic injury. It indicates that the entire distal portion of the digit, including all phalanges, has been separated from the hand.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters with patients presenting with a traumatic amputation of the right little finger where the entire digit is missing beyond the metacarpophalangeal joint. It would be used when documenting the initial assessment and treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" and "transphalangeal" to support this code.
• Verify the laterality (right) and the specific digit (little finger) are clearly documented.
• This "A" suffix indicates the initial encounter for this injury; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.