Complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, sequela

This code signifies a complete traumatic detachment of the entire left lower limb at the hip joint, occurring as a late effect or complication of the original injury. It indicates that the amputation itself was caused by trauma, and the current encounter addresses a condition directly resulting from this past traumatic event.

Use this code for encounters where a patient is being treated for a sequela (e.g., phantom limb pain, stump complications, prosthetic fitting, or psychological issues) directly attributable to a complete traumatic amputation of the left leg at the hip joint that occurred in the past. This code is appropriate when the initial injury has healed, and the current encounter is for a long-term consequence.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past traumatic amputation.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute traumatic amputation; instead, use the acute injury code.