Part traum amp at level betw elbow and wrist, left arm, sqla

This code signifies a partial loss of the left arm due to trauma, specifically occurring somewhere between the elbow and the wrist joint. It indicates that the amputation is not complete, meaning some tissue remains distal to the point of injury, and the current encounter is for a late effect or complication of this past injury.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for long-term consequences, such as chronic pain, phantom limb syndrome, or revision surgery, related to a previous partial traumatic amputation of the left forearm. It should be used when the initial injury has healed and the current visit addresses a sequela.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a partial amputation and the left arm.
• Verify the amputation occurred between the elbow and wrist, not at or above the elbow, or at the wrist.
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning this code is for complications or late effects of the original injury.