2021 ICD-10-CM Code S88.0
Traumatic amputation at knee level
Not Valid for Submission
S88.0 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of traumatic amputation at knee level. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
| ICD-10: | S88.0 |
| Short Description: | Traumatic amputation at knee level |
| Long Description: | Traumatic amputation at knee level |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Traumatic amputation at knee level
Header codes like S88.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for traumatic amputation at knee level:
- S88.01 - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level
- S88.011 - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg
- S88.011A - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg, initial encounter
- S88.011D - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S88.011S - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg, sequela
- S88.012 - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg
- S88.012A - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, initial encounter
- S88.012D - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S88.012S - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, sequela
- S88.019 - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg
- S88.019A - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
- S88.019D - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S88.019S - Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg, sequela
- S88.02 - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level
- S88.021 - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg
- S88.021A - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg, initial encounter
- S88.021D - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S88.021S - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg, sequela
- S88.022 - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg
- S88.022A - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, initial encounter
- S88.022D - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S88.022S - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, sequela
- S88.029 - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg
- S88.029A - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
- S88.029D - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S88.029S - Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, unspecified lower leg, sequela
Information for Patients
Limb Loss
People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include
- Problems with blood circulation. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation.
- Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat
- Cancer
- Birth defects
Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.
Recovery from the loss of a limb can be hard. Sadness, anger, and frustration are common. If you are having a tough time, talk to your doctor. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.
- Amputation - traumatic (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Foot amputation - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Leg amputation - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Leg or foot amputation (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Leg or foot amputation - dressing change (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Phantom limb pain (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)