Z89.212
BillableAcquired absence of left upper limb below elbow
Acquired absence of left upper limb below elbow
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
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(21)
SNOMED CT
- Amputation of left forearm through radius and ulna10997211000119104
- History of left below elbow amputation10997211000119104
- History of amputation of bilateral forearms through radius and ulna16087811000119104
- History of amputation of both forearms through radius and ulna16087811000119104
- History of bilateral below elbow amputation16087811000119104
- History of amputation of bilateral upper limbs16087691000119109
- History of amputation of both upper limbs16087691000119109
- History of bilateral arm amputation16087691000119109
- History of amputation of right forearm through radius and ulna11007891000119107
- History of right below elbow amputation11007891000119107
Clinical Terms
- History of bilateral below elbow amputation
- History of bilateral arm amputation
- History of left below elbow amputation
- History of right below elbow amputation
- History of amputation of both forearms through radius and ulna
- History of amputation of right forearm through radius and ulna
- History of amputation of both upper limbs
- History of amputation of bilateral forearms through radius and ulna
- History of amputation of bilateral upper limbs
- Amputation of left forearm through radius and ulna
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acquired absence of left upper limb below elbow?
The ICD-10-CM code for acquired absence of left upper limb below elbow is Z89.212. The full clinical description is "Acquired absence of left upper limb below elbow". Z89.212 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z89.212 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z89.212 represents “Acquired absence of left upper limb below elbow”. 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 Z89.212 a billable code?
Yes, Z89.212 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z89.212 in?
Z89.212 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z89.212?
Z89.212 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 Z89.212 map to?
Z89.212 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 10997211000119104, 16087811000119104, 16087691000119109, 11007891000119107. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z89.212?
Z89.212 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911394. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z89.212 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acquired absence of left upper limb below elbow affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z89.212?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z89.212 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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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.