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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Above-Knee Amputation

ICD-10 Coding for Above-Knee Amputation

Z89.61-
0Y6M0Z1

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

Also Known as:
AKA
Transfemoral Amputation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Above-Knee Amputation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Above-Knee Amputation

Use ICD-10 code Z89.61- for acquired absence of leg above knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired absence of leg above knee

Non-Billable
Z89.61-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has undergone surgical removal of the leg above the knee.

Applicable To

  • • Post-surgical absence of leg above knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific anatomical landmarks and laterality.

Detachment, Lower Extremity, Upper Leg, High, Open

Non-Billable
0Y6M0Z1
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Surgical amputation of the upper leg at the proximal femur

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the level of detachment as high, mid, or low.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I70.23-

Atherosclerosis with gangrene

Use to document underlying vascular conditions leading to amputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for above-knee amputation?

The ICD-10 code for acquired absence of the leg above the knee is Z89.61-, with specific codes for laterality.

How do you document an above-knee amputation?

Document the anatomical landmarks, laterality, surgical technique, and post-operative plan for an above-knee amputation.

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