Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for right below-knee amputation (bka) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Below-Knee Amputation (BKA)
Use ICD-10 code Z89.511 for acquired absence of right leg below knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Presence of artificial right leg
Use when a prosthetic device is present.
The ICD-10 code for right below-knee amputation is Z89.511, used for acquired absence of the right leg below the knee.
Z89.511 should be used for patients with a history of right below-knee amputation without active complications.