Complete traumatic amputation at unsp hip joint, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications resulting from a complete traumatic amputation that occurred at an unspecified hip joint. It indicates that the entire lower limb was severed at the hip level due to an injury, and the patient is now presenting for care related to the residual effects of that past event.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a complete traumatic hip disarticulation. This includes managing prosthetic fitting, phantom limb pain, stump complications, or rehabilitation efforts occurring after the initial healing phase of the amputation. It is appropriate for any encounter addressing the sequelae of such an injury, regardless of how long ago the amputation occurred.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific complication or condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the amputation was complete and traumatic, and that the encounter is for a sequela.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the acute amputation; this code is exclusively for late effects.