Traumatic amputation of toe(s) (complete) (partial), complicated

This code signifies the complete or partial traumatic separation of one or more toes from the foot, resulting from an injury. It specifically indicates that the amputation is "complicated," meaning there are associated issues such as infection, delayed healing, foreign body, or nerve damage.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a traumatic amputation of the toe(s) and explicitly mentions complications. This includes scenarios like an industrial accident leading to a toe avulsion with subsequent infection, or a crush injury resulting in partial toe amputation with documented non-union.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complicated" to differentiate from uncomplicated traumatic amputations.
• Always code the underlying cause of the trauma (e.g., E-code) in addition to this diagnosis.
• Distinguish from surgical amputations, which are coded differently.