Complete traumatic amp of unsp forearm, level unsp, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a complete traumatic amputation of an unspecified forearm, where the exact level of the amputation is not documented. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly related to the loss of the limb.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a complete traumatic amputation of an unspecified forearm. This applies when the current encounter addresses a sequela (e.g., phantom limb pain, stump complications, need for prosthetic management) of that past amputation.

• Only use this code for encounters addressing the sequela of the amputation, not the initial injury.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "unspecified forearm" and "level unspecified" if more specific details are not available.
• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the particular sequela being treated (e.g., phantom limb pain, infection of amputation stump).