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

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

Z89.511
E11.51

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.

Also Known as:
Right BKA
Right Leg Amputation Below Knee
right transtibial amputation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Below-Knee Amputation (BKA)

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired absence of right leg below knee

Billable Code
Z89.511
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has a documented history of right below-knee amputation.
coding:
  • • Code is used for status post-amputation, not for initial treatment.

Applicable To

  • • Right below-knee amputation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of amputation and any prosthetic use.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy

Billable Code
E11.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • A1c levels indicating diabetes
  • • Clinical notes on diabetic complications

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic peripheral vascular disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diabetes is documented as a contributing factor.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z97.13

Presence of artificial right leg

Use when a prosthetic device is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right BKA?

The ICD-10 code for right below-knee amputation is Z89.511, used for acquired absence of the right leg below the knee.

When should Z89.511 be used?

Z89.511 should be used for patients with a history of right below-knee amputation without active complications.

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