Complete traumatic amp at level betw left hip and knee, init

This code signifies the complete severance of the left lower limb due to trauma, occurring at any point between the hip joint and the knee joint. This is an acute injury where the limb is entirely detached from the body.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a traumatic, full-thickness amputation of the left thigh or upper leg. This would include injuries from motor vehicle accidents, industrial machinery, or other severe trauma resulting in immediate and complete limb loss.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" amputation and the exact side (left).
• Verify the injury occurred between the hip and knee; if at or above the hip, a different code is needed.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.