Complete traum amp at level betw l shldr and elbow, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic severance of the left upper limb, specifically occurring at any point between the shoulder joint and the elbow joint. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual conditions directly attributable to that amputation.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a complete traumatic amputation of the left arm between the shoulder and elbow. This includes scenarios addressing phantom limb pain, stump complications, fitting or adjustment of prosthetics, or other chronic issues directly related to the amputation.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., phantom limb pain, infection of amputation stump).
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "complete" amputation and the "left" side, as well as the "between shoulder and elbow" level.
• Verify that the encounter is for a sequela of the amputation, not the initial injury or an acute complication immediately following the amputation.