Partial traumatic amputation of one left lesser toe, init

This code signifies a traumatic injury resulting in the partial loss of one of the smaller toes on the left foot, excluding the great toe. The amputation is incomplete, meaning some tissue or bone of the toe remains attached to the foot. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient who has sustained a traumatic injury leading to an incomplete amputation of a left lesser toe. This would include situations like a crush injury, laceration, or avulsion where a portion of the toe is severed but not completely detached. It is appropriate for the initial assessment and management of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "partial" or "incomplete" amputation of a lesser toe.
• Verify the laterality is "left" and that it's not the great toe.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.