Part traum amp at lev betw elbow and wrist, right arm, sqla

This code signifies a previous, incomplete traumatic loss of the right arm, specifically occurring between the elbow and the wrist joint. It indicates that some tissue remains, but the limb is no longer fully intact due to a past injury. This code is used to report the long-term effects or complications of such an amputation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (late effect) of a partial traumatic amputation of their right forearm. This includes conditions like phantom limb pain, stump complications, or functional limitations directly resulting from the original injury, long after the initial healing phase.

• Always assign a secondary code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., phantom limb pain, infection of stump).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the amputation was traumatic and partial, located between the elbow and wrist.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions arising from the initial injury, not the initial injury itself.