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Z89

Non-billable

Acquired absence of limb

Z89 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acquired absence of limb. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z89.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for many reasons. Common ones include: Problems with the flow of blood through your body. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation (the surgical removal of a limb). Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat. Cancer. Birth defects. Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the…

Read more about Limb Loss at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • •amputation status
  • •postprocedural loss of limb
  • •post-traumatic loss of limb

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
  • •congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z89?
Z89 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acquired absence of limb". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z89 a billable code?
No — Z89 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z89.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z89?
Z89 has 7 more specific child codes, including Z89.0, Z89.1, Z89.2.
What is excluded from Z89?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21); congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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