Part traum amp at level betw knee and ankle, r low leg, sqla

This code signifies a partial loss of the right lower leg, specifically between the knee and ankle, that resulted from a past traumatic injury. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to this old amputation.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, non-union, infection, phantom limb syndrome, or functional limitation) directly related to a previous partial traumatic amputation of their right lower leg, occurring between the knee and ankle. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions arising from the original injury, not the initial acute injury itself.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, infection).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old traumatic amputation.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of a previous injury.