Part traum amp at level betw elbow and wrist, left arm, init

This code signifies a traumatic injury resulting in the partial detachment of the left forearm, specifically occurring somewhere between the elbow and the wrist joint. This means a portion of the forearm is still attached, but not fully intact, due to a severe injury.

Use this code for the initial treatment of patients presenting with a traumatic partial amputation of the left forearm. This applies to emergency department visits, initial surgical procedures, or the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "partial" amputation and the "left" arm.
• Verify the injury site is definitively between the elbow and wrist, not at or above the elbow, or at the wrist.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.