Partial traumatic transmetcrpl amp of left hand, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a partial traumatic amputation across the metacarpal bones of the left hand. This means a portion of the hand, including some or all of the fingers and parts of the metacarpals, was traumatically removed, and the patient is now presenting for care related to the residual issues of that injury.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a traumatic partial transmetacarpal amputation of the left hand. This includes encounters for pain management, scar revision, prosthetic fitting, physical therapy for residual limb function, or any other ongoing medical issue directly attributable to the original amputation.

• Always assign this "S" seventh character for sequela when the patient is seen for complications or late effects of the initial injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code.
• Consider additional codes for specific complications (e.g., phantom limb pain, infection of the stump, nonunion) if applicable.