Z89.9
BillableAcquired absence of limb, unspecified
Acquired absence of limb, unspecified
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
- Amputee41944006
- H/O: lower limb amputation161622006
- History of lower limb amputation161622006
- Limb stump pain247381009
- Amputee gait250008001
- Prosthetic limb gait250009009
- H/O: limb amputation271396005
- History of limb amputation271396005
- Amputee - limb275530009
- Phantom pain710110008
- Phantom pain following amputation of lower limb711057003
- Absence of lower limb723722000
- History of diabetes related lower extremity amputation735199000
- History of diabetes related lower limb amputation735199000
- History of lower extremity amputation as a complication of diabetes mellitus735199000
- Absence of lower extremity due to diabetes mellitus735200002
- Absence of lower limb due to diabetes mellitus735200002
- Acquired absence of entire limb735928001
- History of amputation of both legs119751000119105
- History of bilateral lower limb amputation119751000119105
- History of amputation of left lower limb119731000119104
- History of amputation of right lower limb119741000119108
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z89.9?
ICD-10-CM code Z89.9 represents "Acquired absence of limb, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z89.9 a billable code?
Yes, Z89.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z89.9 in?
Z89.9 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z89.9?
Z89.9 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 Z89.9 map to?
Z89.9 maps to 16 SNOMED CT concepts: 735200002, 723722000, 735928001, 41944006, 275530009, and 11 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z89.9?
Z89.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476690. 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.