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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Amputation

ICD-10 Coding for Amputation

Z89.512
0Y6M0Z4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for amputation includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Limb Loss
Limb Amputation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Amputation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Amputation

Use ICD-10 code Z89.512 for acquired absence of left leg below knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired absence of left leg below knee

Billable Code
Z89.512
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of detailed surgical notes specifying amputation level and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Below-knee amputation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific level and laterality of the amputation.

Detachment at right 4th ray, complete

Non-Billable
0Y6M0Z4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Surgical report specifying complete ray detachment

Applicable To

  • • Complete ray amputation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure surgical documentation specifies 'complete' or 'partial'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.51

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene

Use to document the underlying condition leading to amputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a below-knee amputation?

The ICD-10 code for a below-knee amputation is Z89.512, which indicates the acquired absence of the left leg below the knee.

How should amputations be documented?

Amputations should be documented with specific details on laterality, level, and any prosthetic use, ensuring compliance with ICD-10 coding standards.

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