Partial traumatic amputation at elbow level, left arm, init

Partial traumatic amputation at elbow level, left arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the left arm where the elbow joint has been partially severed, but not completely detached. This means some tissue connection (e.g., skin, muscle, nerve, or bone) remains, preventing a full separation of the distal limb.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient who has sustained a partial traumatic amputation of their left arm at the elbow level. This could result from industrial accidents, motor vehicle collisions, or other severe trauma where the limb is significantly damaged but still partially attached.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "partial" amputation and the exact level (elbow).
Verify the laterality is "left arm" as specified by the fifth character.
The "A" seventh character indicates this is for the initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S58.022Partial traumatic amputation at elbow level, left arm

S58.022A(current)

Crosswalks

887.2ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S58Traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm S58.0Traumatic amputation at elbow level S58.01Complete traumatic amputation at elbow level S58.011Complete traumatic amputation at elbow level, right arm S58.011AComplete traumatic amp at elbow level, right arm, init