Partial traumatic amp of left hand at wrist level, init

This code signifies a traumatic injury where the left hand has been partially severed at the wrist joint, but some connection to the body remains. It indicates that the amputation is incomplete, distinguishing it from a complete detachment.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a left hand that has been partially amputated at the wrist due to trauma, such as from an industrial accident or severe laceration. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury, including emergency room visits or initial surgical intervention.

• Requires an additional code for the open wound, if applicable, to fully describe the injury.
• Do not use for complete amputations; those are coded differently.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.