Complete traum amp at lev betw kn and ankl, r low leg, sqla

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of the right lower leg, specifically occurring at any point between the knee and the ankle joint. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual conditions directly attributable to the amputation.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for sequelae (late effects) of a past traumatic right lower leg amputation between the knee and ankle. Examples include fitting for a prosthesis, management of phantom limb pain, stump complications, or rehabilitation services related to the absence of the limb.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the amputation was traumatic and identifies the right lower leg between the knee and ankle.
• Do not use this code for the initial injury or acute phase of the amputation; it is exclusively for late effects.