Complete traumatic transmetcrpl amp of left hand, subs

This code signifies the complete traumatic loss of the left hand through the metacarpal bones, meaning the entire hand distal to the wrist joint has been severed due to an injury. It specifically indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this amputation, not the initial treatment.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for complications, rehabilitation, or long-term management related to a complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of their left hand. This includes scenarios like wound care, prosthetic fitting, physical therapy, or addressing phantom limb pain after the initial acute injury has been addressed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" and "traumatic" amputation of the left hand at the transmetacarpal level.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.
• Confirm the laterality is explicitly documented as "left hand."