Complete traumatic MCP amputation of l idx fngr, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the left index finger. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual issues directly related to the loss of the digit at this specific joint.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a complete traumatic amputation of their left index finger at the MCP joint. This includes scenarios where the patient is being treated for chronic pain, phantom limb sensation, functional limitations, or other ongoing sequelae directly attributable to the amputation.

• Always assign a sequela code for conditions that are the late effects of an injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the acute injury code with an appropriate seventh character.
• Consider additional codes for specific complications or functional impairments, such as pain or prosthetic fitting.