Z89.12

Non-billable

Acquired absence of wrist

Z89.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acquired absence of wrist. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z89.121 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z89.1
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your wrist connects your hand to your forearm. It is not one big joint; it has several small joints. This makes it flexible and allows you to move your hand in different ways. The wrist has two big forearm bones and eight small bones known as carpals. It also has tendons and ligaments, which are connective tissues. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Ligaments connect bones to each other. What are the types of wrist…

Read more about Wrist Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Disarticulation at wrist

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z89.12?
Z89.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acquired absence of wrist". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z89.12 a billable code?
No — Z89.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z89.121) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z89.12?
Z89.12 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z89.121, Z89.122, Z89.129.

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

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