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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Amputation of Toe

ICD-10 Coding for Amputation of Toe

Z89.42
S98.11

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

Also Known as:
Toe Amputation
Digit Amputation
Phalangeal Amputation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Amputation of Toe

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Amputation of Toe

Use ICD-10 code Z89.42 for acquired absence of toe(s), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired absence of toe(s)

Non-Billable
Z89.42
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No active infection or treatment related to the amputation.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic amputation status of toe(s)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no active treatment or complications.

Traumatic amputation of toe(s)

Non-Billable
S98.11
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic amputation of toe(s)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes details of the traumatic event and treatment.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L5000

Prosthetic shoe insert

Used for patients with non-diabetic toe amputations.

E1830

Dynamic toe device

Used for rehabilitation post-traumatic amputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a toe amputation in ICD-10?

For chronic absence of a toe, use Z89.42. For acute traumatic amputation, use S98.11 with appropriate laterality and joint level modifiers.

What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic toe amputation?

The ICD-10 code for traumatic toe amputation is S98.11, used during the acute treatment phase.

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