Acquired absence of right upper limb, unspecified level

This code indicates a patient who has experienced the loss of their entire right upper extremity due to an event after birth. This absence is not congenital and the specific anatomical level of the amputation is not documented.

Use this code for patients with a documented history of a right upper limb amputation where the medical record does not specify whether the amputation was, for example, above or below the elbow, or at the shoulder. This is appropriate for conditions such as traumatic amputations, surgical resections, or disease-related losses.

• Only use this code when the specific level of amputation is truly unknown or not documented.
• Always seek more specific documentation regarding the amputation level (e.g., Z89.211 for above elbow) if available.
• Do not use for congenital absence; refer to codes in Q71.x.