Complete traum amp of left shldr/up arm, level unsp, init

This code signifies a complete traumatic detachment of the entire left shoulder and upper arm from the body. The specific point of separation along the shoulder or upper arm is not documented or is unknown. This injury is typically the result of severe trauma.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters where a patient presents with a complete avulsion or severance of their left shoulder and upper arm due to an injury. It is used when the exact level of amputation within the shoulder or upper arm cannot be precisely determined or is not specified in the medical record.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "complete traumatic amputation" and identifies the left side.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for the injury. Subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• Do not use if a more specific level of amputation (e.g., at the shoulder joint, mid-humerus) is documented.