Complete traum amp at lev betw elbow and wrs, left arm, sqla

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of the left arm, specifically occurring between the elbow and the wrist. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual conditions directly attributable to the amputation.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as phantom limb pain, stump neuroma, chronic infection of the stump, or other late complications following a complete traumatic amputation of the left forearm. This code is appropriate for encounters where the focus is on managing these sequelae, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous traumatic amputation of the left forearm.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code with an initial encounter seventh character.