AutoICD API

S88.911

Non-billable

Complete traumatic amputation of right lower leg, level unsp

Complete traumatic amputation of right 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

S88.91

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)

S88.911A

Complete traumatic amputation of r low leg, level unsp, init

BillableS88.911D

Complete traumatic amputation of r low leg, level unsp, subs

BillableS88.911S

Complete traumatic amp of r low leg, level unsp, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for complete traumatic amputation of right lower leg, level unsp?

The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic amputation of right lower leg, level unsp is S88.911. The full clinical description is "Complete traumatic amputation of right lower leg, level unspecified". S88.911 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S88.911 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S88.911 represents "Complete traumatic amputation of right lower leg, level unspecified". 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 S88.911 a billable code?

No, S88.911 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 S88.911.

What chapter is S88.911 in?

S88.911 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S88.911?

S88.911 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 S88.911?

S88.911 has 3 child codes, including: S88.911A (Complete traumatic amputation of r low leg, level unsp, init), S88.911D (Complete traumatic amputation of r low leg, level unsp, subs), S88.911S (Complete traumatic amp of r low leg, level unsp, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S88.911?

Yes, when using S88.911 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S88.911?

S88.911 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865567. 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.

Try FreeView API Docs

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.