Wiki traumatic complete amputation of Middle finger recorded in history

[cwestman]

My provider is looking for specificity and how to best document The pt had a traumatic amputation of his left middle finger(complete) several years ago .The pt offers no complaints regarding same .I'm wondering if its appropriate to use ICD10 S68.117s or just use hx of amputation of finger z89.022
I'm just not sure which dx is the most appropriate
Cheri
Thanks in advance for your help

 

[cgaston]

Sequale is defined as "a condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury". Since the patient has no residual effects the history of amputation code would be appropriate.

 

[NiteshlalKoyalkar]

Hi,
traumatic amputation of his left middle finger(complete) icd 10 is s68.113X its not s68.117X, here patient has no residual effect hence cannot use sequela codes. Hence history code for this secnario is appropriate.
thanks