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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Below-Knee Amputation (BKA)

ICD-10 Coding for Left Below-Knee Amputation (BKA)

Z89.512
E11.51

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left below-knee amputation (bka) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left BKA
Left Leg Amputation Below Knee
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Below-Knee Amputation (BKA)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Below-Knee Amputation (BKA)

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

clinical:
  • • Patient has undergone a left below-knee amputation.
documentation:
  • • Surgical notes confirm left below-knee amputation.

Applicable To

  • • Left below-knee amputation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and underlying cause if applicable.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy

Billable Code
E11.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • A1C levels indicating poor glycemic control
  • • Clinical documentation of diabetic complications

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Link to amputation status for accurate risk adjustment.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.51

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy

Use when diabetes is the underlying cause of the amputation.

G54.6

Phantom limb syndrome with pain

Use for documenting phantom limb pain post-amputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left BKA?

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

How should left BKA be documented?

Document the procedure, laterality, underlying cause, and any complications. Include specific details like 'left below-knee amputation due to diabetic gangrene.'

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