ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z89
Acquired absence of limb
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z89
- amputation status
- postprocedural loss of limb
- post-traumatic loss of limb
- acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
- congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)
acquired absence of thumb (Z89.01-)
acquired absence of great toe (Z89.41-)
Disarticulation at wrist
Acquired absence of arm NOS
Disarticulation at elbow
Acquired absence of shoulder joint following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis, with or without presence of antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer
Disarticulation of ankle
Acquired absence of knee joint following explantation of knee joint prosthesis, with or without presence of antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer
- Acquired absence of leg NOS
- Disarticulation at knee
- Acquired absence of hip joint following explantation of hip joint prosthesis, with or without presence of antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer
- Disarticulation at hip
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z89):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z89 (Acquired absence of limb)
ICD-10-CM code Z89 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 Z89 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z89 - Acquired absence of limb. 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 Acquired absence of limb.