Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation that occurred at the right hip joint. It indicates that the entire right lower limb was severed at the articulation point of the femur with the pelvis due to an injury, and the patient is now experiencing residual issues related to that past event.

Use this code when documenting conditions or treatments directly related to the chronic sequelae of a complete traumatic right hip disarticulation. This would include follow-up care for prosthetic fitting, phantom limb pain, stump complications, or functional limitations that are a direct result of the original amputation.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past traumatic amputation.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela; do not use for initial encounter or subsequent care for the acute injury.
• Code any associated complications (e.g., phantom limb pain, infection of stump) separately in addition to this sequela code.