Complete traumatic amp at level betw r hip and knee, subs

Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a complete traumatic detachment of the right lower limb occurring anywhere between the hip joint and the knee joint. It indicates that the injury is not new but is being treated or evaluated during a follow-up visit after the initial treatment of the amputation.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care, rehabilitation, or management of complications related to a previously sustained complete traumatic amputation of the right upper leg. This includes situations like wound care, prosthetic fitting, or addressing phantom limb pain in a subsequent visit.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a complete traumatic amputation, not partial.
Verify the laterality is explicitly documented as "right."
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the amputation.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S78.111Complete traumatic amp at level betw right hip and knee

S78.111D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S78Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh S78.0Traumatic amputation at hip joint S78.01Complete traumatic amputation at hip joint S78.011Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint S78.011AComplete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, init