In simple words: This code describes a complete amputation of the left shoulder and upper arm from the body due to a traumatic injury.

Complete traumatic amputation at the left shoulder joint refers to the complete traumatic separation of the left shoulder and upper arm from the trunk due to trauma, such as crush injuries, blast injuries, getting caught between objects, and machinery and motor vehicle accidents.

Example 1: A worker's left arm is completely severed at the shoulder joint when it gets caught in industrial machinery., A motorcyclist suffers a complete traumatic amputation of their left shoulder joint in a high-speed collision., A construction worker's left arm is completely amputated at the shoulder joint due to a crush injury from a collapsing wall.

Documentation should include the cause of the amputation, the level of amputation (at the shoulder joint), and the laterality (left shoulder). Any associated injuries, such as fractures, lacerations, or nerve injuries, should also be documented. Imaging reports (X-rays, CT, CTA, MRI) are crucial for confirming the diagnosis and assessing the extent of the injury.