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S88.9

Non-billable

Traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified

Traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified

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

Child Codes

2

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 (2)

S88.91

Complete traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unsp

S88.92

Partial traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S88.9?

ICD-10-CM code S88.9 represents "Traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S88.9 a billable code?

No, S88.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S88.9.

What chapter is S88.9 in?

S88.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S88.9?

S88.9 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 S88.9?

S88.9 has 2 child codes, including: S88.91 (Complete traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unsp), S88.92 (Partial traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified).

Are additional codes required with S88.9?

Yes, when using S88.9 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S88.9?

S88.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478347. 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.