2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S88.1
Traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- S88.1
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
S88.1 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 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.
Specific Coding Applicable to Traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle
Non-specific codes like S88.1 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle:
S88.11 for Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle - NON-BILLABLE CODE
S88.111 for Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, right lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.111A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.111D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.111S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S88.112 for Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, left lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.112A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.112D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.112S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S88.119 for Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, unspecified lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.119A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.119D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.119S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S88.12 for Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle - NON-BILLABLE CODE
S88.121 for Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, right lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.121A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.121D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.121S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S88.122 for Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, left lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.122A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.122D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.122S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S88.129 for Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, unspecified lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.129A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.129D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S88.129S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Patient Education
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.
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- 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. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.