Traumatic amputation of arm and hand (complete) (partial), unilateral, level not specified, without mention of complication

This code signifies the complete or partial traumatic separation of an arm and hand from the body, occurring on one side. The specific level of the amputation (e.g., above elbow, below elbow) is not documented. This is an acute injury resulting from trauma.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a traumatic amputation involving both the arm and hand, where laterality is unilateral, and the medical record does not specify the exact anatomical level of the amputation. Documentation should clearly state "traumatic amputation of arm and hand" without further detail on the amputation site.

• Do not use if the documentation specifies a particular level of amputation (e.g., traumatic amputation of forearm).
• Ensure the amputation is explicitly stated as "traumatic" to differentiate from surgical or congenital amputations.
• This code is for an acute injury; for sequelae or prosthetic fitting, different codes would be appropriate.