Machinery requiring Amputation at the wrist
A patient mangled his left hand in machinery requiring amputation at the wrist. The wound has healed and the patient is fitted with an artificial hand. The device has a molded socket, flexible elbow hinges and triceps pad.
A total of 30 minutes was spent training the patient to use the prosthesis. What codes are reported for the prosthesis, training and diagnosis?


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