Partial traum amp at level betw r shoulder and elbow, init

This code signifies a traumatic injury resulting in the incomplete severance of the right upper arm, specifically occurring between the shoulder joint and the elbow joint. This means a portion of the arm is still attached, but significant soft tissue, bone, or vascular damage has occurred.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters involving patients who have sustained a partial traumatic amputation of the right upper arm due due to accidents such as industrial machinery incidents, motor vehicle collisions, or severe crush injuries. It should be used when the injury has not completely detached the limb but has caused substantial damage requiring immediate medical attention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "partial" amputation and the right side.
• Verify the injury location is definitively between the shoulder and elbow.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.