Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, l low leg, init

This code signifies a complete severing of the left lower leg at the knee joint due to trauma. This means the leg is entirely detached from the body at this specific anatomical level.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a traumatic, full amputation of the left lower extremity at the knee. This is used for the initial treatment of such an injury, typically in an emergency department or acute care setting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" amputation and the exact location at the "knee level" for the "left" lower leg.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.
• Distinguish from partial amputations or amputations at other levels of the lower leg.