Complete traumatic amp of left foot at ankle level, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of the left foot, specifically occurring at the ankle level. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the amputation.

This code is used when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of a past complete traumatic amputation of the left foot at the ankle. Examples include chronic pain, phantom limb syndrome, stump complications, or issues related to prosthetic use stemming from the original amputation. It should be applied after the initial healing phase of the amputation.

• Always use a "sequela" code (7th character S) for conditions that are residual effects of a healed injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial injury or during the active healing phase of the amputation.
• Code any associated complications (e.g., phantom limb pain, infection of stump) separately, in addition to this sequela code.