Traumatic amputation of other finger(s) (complete) (partial), complicated

This code signifies the complete or partial traumatic severance of one or more fingers, excluding the thumb, where the injury involves complications such as infection, delayed healing, or foreign body retention. It describes an acute injury resulting in the loss of a digit(s) due to external force.

Use this code for patients presenting with a traumatic amputation of any finger(s) other than the thumb, where the medical record clearly indicates a complicating factor. Documentation should specify the affected finger(s), the traumatic nature of the injury, and the presence of a complication.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "complicated" or details the specific complication (e.g., infection, foreign body, delayed union) to support this code.
• Distinguish from simple traumatic amputations (886.0) which lack complicating factors.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.