Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, subs

This code signifies the complete traumatic detachment of the entire right lower limb at the hip joint level due to an injury. This is not the initial presentation of the injury but rather a follow-up visit for ongoing care related to the amputation.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving care for complications, rehabilitation, or prosthetic fitting following a complete traumatic right hip disarticulation. This includes visits for wound care, infection management, or physical therapy after the initial acute phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "complete" amputation and "traumatic" etiology.
• Verify the encounter is not the initial treatment for the amputation; otherwise, an initial encounter code (A) would be appropriate.
• Confirm the laterality is explicitly "right" as specified in the code.