Partial traumatic amputation of one left lesser toe, subs

This code describes a partial traumatic amputation of any of the second through fifth toes on the left foot, where the injury is not a complete severance. This indicates that some tissue connection remains, but a portion of the toe has been traumatically removed. The "D" seventh character signifies that this is a subsequent encounter for care after the initial treatment phase.

Use this code for follow-up visits, cast changes, wound care, or other ongoing treatment related to a partial traumatic amputation of a left lesser toe. This applies when the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase, after the initial acute injury has been addressed.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "partial" amputation and the affected toe is a "lesser toe" (not the great toe).
• Confirm the laterality is "left" and the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Distinguish from complete amputations (S98.11-S98.13-) and initial encounters (seventh character "A").