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Z89

Non-billable

Acquired absence of limb

Acquired absence of limb

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z77-Z99

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • amputation status
  • postprocedural loss of limb
  • post-traumatic loss of limb

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
  • congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Child Codes (7)

Z89.0

Acquired absence of thumb and other finger(s)

Z89.1

Acquired absence of hand and wrist

Z89.2

Acquired absence of upper limb above wrist

Z89.4

Acquired absence of toe(s), foot, and ankle

Z89.5

Acquired absence of leg below knee

Z89.6

Acquired absence of leg above knee

Z89.9

Acquired absence of limb, unspecified

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z89?

ICD-10-CM code Z89 represents "Acquired absence of limb". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z89 a billable code?

No, Z89 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under Z89.

What chapter is Z89 in?

Z89 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z89?

Z89 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21); congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73).

What are the subcategories under Z89?

Z89 has 7 child codes, including: Z89.0 (Acquired absence of thumb and other finger(s)), Z89.1 (Acquired absence of hand and wrist), Z89.2 (Acquired absence of upper limb above wrist), Z89.4 (Acquired absence of toe(s), foot, and ankle), and 3 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z89?

Z89 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0476690, C4290524, C4290526, C4290525. 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.