Partial traumatic trnsphal amp of r mid finger, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving the partial traumatic amputation of the right middle finger, specifically through the phalanx. This means a portion of the bone and surrounding tissue of the middle finger was severed due to trauma, and the patient is now presenting for care related to the long-term effects or complications of that original injury.

Use this code when a patient is being treated for a sequela (late effect) of a partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of their right middle finger. This includes conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue complications, or functional limitations directly resulting from the original amputation. It should be assigned after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always assign a secondary code to describe the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was a partial amputation and involved the phalanx of the right middle finger.
• Verify the encounter is for a sequela and not the initial treatment of the acute injury.