S88.01
Non-billableComplete traumatic amputation at knee level
Complete traumatic amputation at knee level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for complete traumatic amputation at knee level?
The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic amputation at knee level is S88.01. The full clinical description is "Complete traumatic amputation at knee level". S88.01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S88.01 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S88.01 represents "Complete traumatic amputation at knee level". 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 S88.01 a billable code?
No, S88.01 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 S88.01.
What chapter is S88.01 in?
S88.01 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S88.01?
S88.01 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 S88.01?
S88.01 has 3 child codes, including: S88.011 (Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg), S88.012 (Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg), S88.019 (Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, unsp lower leg).
Are additional codes required with S88.01?
Yes, when using S88.01 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S88.01?
S88.01 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865514. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI
Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.
Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.