Partial traumatic amp at elbow level, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a past traumatic injury resulting in the partial loss of the right arm at the elbow joint. It indicates that the patient has experienced a permanent anatomical defect due to the original trauma, which is now being addressed or is causing ongoing issues. This is not an acute injury but rather a long-term consequence.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of complications directly related to a previously sustained partial traumatic amputation of the right arm at the elbow. This includes scenarios such as prosthetic fitting, phantom limb pain, or scar tissue management years after the initial injury. It is used when the sequela, not the acute injury, is the reason for the encounter.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., phantom limb pain, non-union of bone).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the amputation was traumatic and partial, occurring at the elbow level on the right arm.
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is presenting for treatment of a condition that is a late effect of the original injury.