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Z89.44

Non-billable

Acquired absence of ankle

Acquired absence of ankle

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

Z89.4

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Disarticulation of ankle

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)

Z89.441

Acquired absence of right ankle

BillableZ89.442

Acquired absence of left ankle

BillableZ89.449

Acquired absence of unspecified ankle

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for acquired absence of ankle is Z89.44. The full clinical description is "Acquired absence of ankle". Z89.44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z89.44 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z89.44 represents "Acquired absence of ankle". 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 Z89.44 a billable code?

No, Z89.44 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 Z89.44.

What chapter is Z89.44 in?

Z89.44 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z89.44?

Z89.44 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 Z89.44?

Z89.44 has 3 child codes, including: Z89.441 (Acquired absence of right ankle), Z89.442 (Acquired absence of left ankle), Z89.449 (Acquired absence of unspecified ankle).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z89.44?

Z89.44 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911417, C2911676. 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.