Find comprehensive information on Left Toe Amputation including ICD-10 codes, CPT codes, clinical documentation improvement tips, healthcare guidelines, and post-operative care. Learn about partial toe amputation, complete toe amputation, and related diagnoses for accurate medical coding and billing. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, patients, and medical coders seeking information on Left Toe Amputation diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Also known as
Acquired absence of left toe
Codes for acquired absence of left toe due to amputation or other causes.
Other injuries of left toe
Includes open wounds, crushing injuries, and other specified injuries of left toe.
Postprocedural complications of left toe
Covers complications like infection or delayed healing after left toe surgery/amputation.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the amputation traumatic?
Yes
Initial encounter?
No
Due to peripheral vascular disease?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Left toe amputation |
| Left foot amputation |
| Acquired left toe deformity |
Incorrectly coding the right toe instead of the left or not specifying laterality, leading to claim rejection or inaccurate data.
Lack of documentation specifying the level of amputation (e.g., toe, ray, transmetatarsal) impacting reimbursement and quality metrics.
Failure to document the underlying condition causing the amputation (e.g., diabetes, trauma) affects data analysis and case mix index.
Patient presents with left toe amputation. History includes [indication for amputation - e.g., peripheral artery disease, diabetes, trauma, infection, gangrene] affecting the left [specify toe - e.g., great toe, second toe, etc.]. On examination, the left [specify toe] is absent, with a surgical site demonstrating [describe wound healing status - e.g., well-healing, granulating, signs of infection, dehiscence]. Peripheral pulses are [describe pulses - e.g., palpable, diminished, absent] in the left foot. Neuropathy [present or absent]. Assessment: Left toe amputation status post [surgical procedure type - e.g., transmetatarsal amputation, toe disarticulation] due to [underlying cause]. Plan: Continue [current treatments - e.g., wound care, antibiotics, pain management, offloading]. Patient education provided regarding [relevant topics - e.g., wound care instructions, signs of infection, diabetic foot care, footwear recommendations, mobility aids]. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe - e.g., one week, two weeks] to monitor healing and assess for complications. ICD-10 code [appropriate code - e.g., Z89.411, Z89.412, Z89.419] for acquired absence of left toe. Referral to [specialist if applicable - e.g., prosthetist, physical therapist, vascular surgeon] considered.