ICD-10-CM S88: Traumatic amputation of lower leg

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S88

Traumatic amputation of lower leg

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S88

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)

Inclusion Terms

An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S88

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S88):

S88.0 - Traumatic amputation at knee level S88.01 - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level S88.011 - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg S88.012 - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg S88.019 - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg S88.02 - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level S88.021 - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg S88.022 - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg S88.029 - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg S88.1 - Traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle S88.11 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle S88.111 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, right lower leg S88.112 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, left lower leg S88.119 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, unspecified lower leg S88.12 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle S88.121 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, right lower leg S88.122 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, left lower leg S88.129 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, unspecified lower leg S88.9 - Traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified S88.91 - Complete traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified S88.911 - Complete traumatic amputation of right lower leg, level unspecified S88.912 - Complete traumatic amputation of left lower leg, level unspecified S88.919 - Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified lower leg, level unspecified S88.92 - Partial traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified S88.921 - Partial traumatic amputation of right lower leg, level unspecified S88.922 - Partial traumatic amputation of left lower leg, level unspecified S88.929 - Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified lower leg, level unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code S88 (Traumatic amputation of lower leg)

ICD-10-CM code S88 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S88 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S88 - Traumatic amputation of lower leg. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Traumatic amputation of lower leg.