Complete traumatic amp of two or more unsp lesser toes, init

This code signifies a severe traumatic injury involving the complete severance of at least two unspecified lesser toes from the foot. It indicates a full separation of the toe(s) from the body, typically due to a crush injury, avulsion, or sharp trauma. This diagnosis highlights the significant tissue damage and loss associated with such an event.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a confirmed complete traumatic amputation of two or more lesser toes, such as the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of the injury, prior to any definitive surgical repair or reconstruction. It is used when the specific lesser toes involved are not documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "complete" amputation of two or more lesser toes.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.
• If specific lesser toes are documented (e.g., second and third toes), use a more specific code if available.