S88
Non-billableTraumatic amputation of lower leg
Traumatic amputation of lower leg
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic amputation of lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic amputation of lower leg is S88. The full clinical description is "Traumatic amputation of lower leg". S88 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S88 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S88 represents “Traumatic amputation of lower leg”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S88 a billable code?
No, S88 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S88.
What chapter is S88 in?
S88 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S88?
S88 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-).
What are the subcategories under S88?
S88 has 3 child codes, including: S88.0 (Traumatic amputation at knee level), S88.1 (Traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle), S88.9 (Traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified).
Are additional codes required with S88?
Yes, when using S88, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S88?
S88 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2977737, C4520790. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S88 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic amputation of lower leg affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S88?
S88 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC98.Z (Traumatic amputation of lower leg, unspecified).
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