Complete traum amp of unsp hip and thigh, level unsp, sqla

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of an unspecified hip and thigh, where the exact level of amputation was not documented. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past amputation.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a complete traumatic amputation of the hip and thigh, and is now presenting with a condition directly related to that amputation (e.g., phantom limb pain, stump complications, prosthesis fitting issues). This code is appropriate for encounters addressing the sequelae, not the initial acute injury.

• Always use 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 for initial acute traumatic amputations; those require acute injury codes.