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S88.012

Non-billable

Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg

Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S88.01

Child Codes

3

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (3)

S88.012A

Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, l low leg, init

BillableS88.012D

Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, l low leg, subs

BillableS88.012S

Complete traumatic amp at knee level, l low leg, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg?

The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg is S88.012. The full clinical description is "Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg". S88.012 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S88.012 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S88.012 represents "Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left 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 S88.012 a billable code?

No, S88.012 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 S88.012.

What chapter is S88.012 in?

S88.012 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S88.012?

S88.012 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 S88.012?

S88.012 has 3 child codes, including: S88.012A (Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, l low leg, init), S88.012D (Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, l low leg, subs), S88.012S (Complete traumatic amp at knee level, l low leg, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S88.012?

Yes, when using S88.012 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S88.012?

S88.012 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865519. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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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.