Complete traumatic amputation of nose, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of the nose. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly related to the absence of the nasal structure due to trauma. This could include cosmetic deformities, functional impairments, or chronic pain.

Use this code for encounters where a patient is being treated for a sequela (late effect) of a complete traumatic amputation of the nose. This applies when the acute injury has resolved, and the current treatment addresses residual problems such as reconstructive surgery, prosthetic fitting, or management of chronic issues stemming from the original amputation. Documentation should clearly state the link between the current condition and the past traumatic nasal amputation.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., cosmetic deformity, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" amputation and clearly links the current condition to the past traumatic event.
• Do not use for initial injury encounters; those require acute injury codes.