Traumatic amputation of foot (complete) (partial), unilateral, without mention of complication

This code signifies the loss of all or part of a single foot due to a traumatic event. It specifically indicates that no immediate complications, such as infection or shock, were documented at the time of the amputation. This is a direct result of an injury, not a surgical procedure.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a traumatic amputation of one foot, whether complete or partial, where the medical record explicitly states the absence of complications. Documentation should clearly describe the mechanism of injury and the resulting loss of the foot or a portion thereof. This code is appropriate for initial encounters following the traumatic event.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without mention of complication" or similar phrasing; otherwise, a more specific code may be required.
• Distinguish from surgical amputations, which are coded differently.
• Consider external cause codes (E-codes) to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.