Presence of artificial right arm (complete) (partial)

This code indicates that a patient has an artificial right arm, which may be a complete prosthetic limb or a partial replacement. It signifies the presence of a prosthetic device for the right upper extremity, rather than the reason for its presence or any associated complications.

This code is used when documenting the current health status of a patient who has undergone amputation and now uses a prosthetic right arm. It is typically reported as a secondary diagnosis to provide a comprehensive picture of the patient's medical history and current physical state, especially when the presence of the prosthesis impacts care or rehabilitation.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, never as a primary diagnosis.
• Do not use this code to report complications related to the prosthesis; instead, use codes from the T84 category for complications.
• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "artificial" to support the use of this specific code.