Partial traumatic MCP amputation of right index finger, subs

This code describes the partial traumatic loss of the right index finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint level, meaning a portion of the finger beyond this joint was amputated due to an injury. This specific code is used for care provided during the healing or recovery phase of the injury, after the initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, cast changes, wound care, or physical therapy sessions for a patient who previously sustained a partial traumatic amputation of their right index finger at the MCP joint. It signifies that the patient is in the subsequent phase of care for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a partial amputation and identifies the right index finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment of the amputation.
• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury.