Partial traumatic amputation of right great toe, init encntr

This code signifies a traumatic injury where the right great toe has been partially severed but remains attached to the body. This is distinct from a complete amputation where the toe is fully detached. The "initial encounter" indicates that this code is used for the patient's first visit for this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial presentation of a patient who has sustained a traumatic, incomplete amputation of their right great toe, such as from a crushing injury or laceration where some tissue connection remains. It would be used in emergency department settings, urgent care, or the initial physician's office visit following the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "partial" or "incomplete" amputation of the great toe.
• Verify laterality (right) and digit (great toe) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the initial treatment encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.