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Z89.23

Non-billable

Acquired absence of shoulder

Acquired absence of shoulder

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

Parent Code

Z89.2

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Acquired absence of shoulder joint following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis, with or without presence of antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer

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 (3)

Z89.231

Acquired absence of right shoulder

BillableZ89.232

Acquired absence of left shoulder

BillableZ89.239

Acquired absence of unspecified shoulder

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acquired absence of shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for acquired absence of shoulder is Z89.23. The full clinical description is "Acquired absence of shoulder". Z89.23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z89.23 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z89.23 represents "Acquired absence of shoulder". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z89.23 a billable code?

No, Z89.23 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 Z89.23.

What chapter is Z89.23 in?

Z89.23 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z89.23?

Z89.23 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 Z89.23?

Z89.23 has 3 child codes, including: Z89.231 (Acquired absence of right shoulder), Z89.232 (Acquired absence of left shoulder), Z89.239 (Acquired absence of unspecified shoulder).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z89.23?

Z89.23 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911400, C3264135. 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.