Complete traum amp at lev betw elbow and wrist, r arm, init

This code signifies the complete severance of the right arm, specifically occurring between the elbow and the wrist joint, due to a traumatic event. This injury involves the full detachment of the distal portion of the forearm and hand from the proximal portion.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving patients who have sustained a complete traumatic amputation of their right forearm. This would include scenarios such as industrial accidents, severe motor vehicle collisions, or other incidents resulting in the complete detachment of the limb segment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "complete" amputation and the exact location between the elbow and wrist.
• Verify laterality (right arm) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for this injury.