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

This code signifies a past injury involving the partial traumatic removal of a portion of the forearm, specifically between the elbow and the wrist. The amputation was not complete, meaning some tissue or bone connection remained, and the specific arm affected is not documented. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report conditions or complications arising as a direct result of this old injury, rather than the initial acute event.

Apply this code when documenting long-term effects, complications, or current conditions directly attributable to a previous partial traumatic amputation of the forearm, where the original injury occurred between the elbow and wrist. This would include scenarios like chronic pain, nerve damage, phantom limb sensation, or functional limitations stemming from the old injury. It is used for follow-up care related to the amputation's lasting impact.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the past partial traumatic amputation.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for sequelae.
• Code any specific complications (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion) in addition to this sequela code to provide a complete clinical picture.