Traumatic amputation of toe(s) (complete) (partial), without mention of complication

This code signifies the complete or partial traumatic separation of one or more toes from the foot due to an injury. It describes an acute event where the toe(s) are no longer attached, without any associated infection or other immediate post-injury complications.

Use this code for patients presenting with a toe or toes that have been severed from the foot as a direct result of trauma. Documentation should clearly state "traumatic amputation" of the toe(s) and specify the absence of complications like infection or delayed healing at the time of initial encounter.

• Differentiate from surgical amputations, which are coded differently.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "traumatic" and "without complication" for accurate assignment.
• Consider additional external cause of injury codes (E-codes) to fully describe the circumstances of the trauma.