Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of unsp finger, init

This code signifies the complete severance of an entire finger, including all its bony and soft tissue structures, due to a traumatic event. The injury involves a clean separation through the phalanx, meaning the finger is entirely detached from the hand. The specific finger affected is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a traumatic injury resulting in the complete amputation of an entire finger, and the medical record does not specify which finger was involved. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury, including emergency room visits or initial surgical repair.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "complete" and "transphalangeal" amputation.
• Only use this code when the specific finger (e.g., thumb, index, middle, ring, little) is not identified in the medical record.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.