Partial traumatic amputation of right ear, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication resulting from a previous partial traumatic amputation of the right ear. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the original injury, such as chronic pain, disfigurement, or functional impairment.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct sequela of a past partial traumatic amputation of the right ear, occurring after the initial injury has healed. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to the previous amputation, often including terms like "due to prior injury," "residual effect of," or "complication of old trauma."

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation specifies "partial" amputation and "right ear" to support the specificity of this code.
• Distinguish from acute traumatic amputations (S08.121A, D) which are used for initial or subsequent encounters for the active injury.