Partial traumatic trnsphal amp of r little finger, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a partial traumatic amputation that occurred across the bone of the right little finger. This means the injury involved a loss of some, but not all, of the finger's distal portion, and the patient is now presenting for care related to the residual issues from that past trauma.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of their right little finger. This includes scenarios such as managing chronic pain, scar tissue complications, functional limitations, or prosthetic fitting related to the old injury. It signifies that the current encounter addresses a sequela, or late effect, of the original amputation.

• Always ensure documentation clearly states the injury is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a past traumatic amputation.
• Confirm the specific finger (little finger) and side (right) are accurately documented.
• Verify that the amputation was "partial" and "transphalangeal," meaning it occurred through the bone, not just soft tissue.