Infection of amputation stump, left lower extremity

This diagnosis code signifies an infection that has developed in the residual limb following an amputation of the left lower extremity. This infection can manifest with signs such as redness, swelling, pain, purulent discharge, or fever localized to the stump area.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an infection of the left lower extremity amputation stump. This would include scenarios such as cellulitis, abscess formation, or osteomyelitis affecting the residual limb after a left leg amputation.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "infection" and not just inflammation or irritation.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly "left lower extremity" to use this specific code.
• Code any associated systemic infection or causative organism separately, if known and documented.