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== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
* It refers to medical removal of an '''external''' body structure -- most often digit or limb, but includes ear, nose, etc. | * It refers to medical removal of an '''external''' body structure -- most often digit or limb, but includes ear, nose, etc. | ||
* for AKA or BKA combine this code with [[(T) Leg, NOS]] | |||
* It must be distinguished from removal of an '''internal''' body part, for which you use one of the "[[:Category:Excision|Excision]]" codes. | * It must be distinguished from removal of an '''internal''' body part, for which you use one of the "[[:Category:Excision|Excision]]" codes. | ||
* To code amputations in the past, use the code [[Past history, loss of limb(s)]] as applicable | * To code amputations in the past, use the code [[Past history, loss of limb(s)]] as applicable | ||