Z89.442
BillableAcquired absence of left ankle
Acquired absence of left ankle
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)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- History of amputation of bilateral ankle joints16087851000119103
- History of bilateral ankle amputation16087851000119103
- History of amputation through left ankle joint10996731000119101
- History of amputation through right ankle joint11007531000119105
- History of right ankle amputation11007531000119105
- History of ankle surgery16783651000119107
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acquired absence of left ankle?
The ICD-10-CM code for acquired absence of left ankle is Z89.442. The full clinical description is "Acquired absence of left ankle". Z89.442 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z89.442 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z89.442 represents "Acquired absence of left ankle". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z89.442 a billable code?
Yes, Z89.442 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z89.442 in?
Z89.442 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z89.442?
Z89.442 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 SNOMED CT codes does Z89.442 map to?
Z89.442 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 16087851000119103, 10996731000119101, 11007531000119105, 16783651000119107. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z89.442?
Z89.442 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911419. 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.