Acquired absence of other left toe(s)

This code signifies the permanent loss of one or more toes on the left foot, excluding the great toe, due to a cause other than congenital absence. This condition can result from trauma, surgical amputation, or disease processes leading to tissue necrosis and subsequent removal.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates the acquired absence of any toe(s) on the left foot, other than the hallux. This would include patients who have undergone amputation of the second, third, fourth, or fifth left toe, or a combination thereof. It is also appropriate for cases where a toe has been lost due to severe injury or disease.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left" foot and identifies the absence as "acquired" rather than congenital.
• Verify that the absent toe(s) are not the great toe; if the great toe is involved, a different code is required.
• Always code the underlying cause of the amputation or loss, if known and still relevant to the current encounter.