Complete traumatic amp of unsp hand at wrist level, init

This code signifies the complete severance of an entire hand from the body, specifically occurring at the wrist joint. It indicates that the injury is due to trauma and is the initial presentation of this condition.

This code is appropriate for documenting the first medical encounter for a patient who has sustained a traumatic injury resulting in the complete detachment of an entire hand at the wrist. This would include scenarios such as industrial accidents, motor vehicle collisions, or other severe traumas leading to a full amputation at this specific anatomical level.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "complete" amputation and specifies the "wrist level" for the hand.
• Verify this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the laterality (left, right, or unspecified) if available in the documentation; this code is for unspecified laterality.