Partial traumatic trnsphal amp of l little finger, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving the partial traumatic removal of a portion of the left little finger, specifically across a phalanx. The injury was not a complete amputation, meaning some part of the finger distal to the amputation site remains. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial amputation, occurring after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term effects, complications, or ongoing care related to a previous partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of the left little finger. Examples include chronic pain, nerve damage, phantom limb sensation, or functional limitations directly attributable to the old injury. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the initial healing phase of the amputation.

• Always ensure documentation clearly states the laterality (left) and the specific digit (little finger).
• Verify that the amputation was "partial" and "transphalangeal" (across a phalanx), not a complete amputation or disarticulation.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning this code is for conditions resulting from the initial injury, not the acute injury itself.