2021 ICD-10-CM Code S98.91
Complete traumatic amputation of foot, level unspecified
Not Valid for Submission
S98.91 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of complete traumatic amputation of foot, level unspecified. 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.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like S98.91 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
| ICD-10: | S98.91 |
| Short Description: | Complete traumatic amputation of foot, level unspecified |
| Long Description: | Complete traumatic amputation of foot, level unspecified |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Complete traumatic amputation of foot, level unspecified
Header codes like S98.91 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 complete traumatic amputation of foot, level unspecified:
- S98.911 - Complete traumatic amputation of right foot, level unspecified
- S98.911A - Complete traumatic amputation of right foot, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S98.911D - Complete traumatic amputation of right foot, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S98.911S - Complete traumatic amputation of right foot, level unspecified, sequela
- S98.912 - Complete traumatic amputation of left foot, level unspecified
- S98.912A - Complete traumatic amputation of left foot, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S98.912D - Complete traumatic amputation of left foot, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S98.912S - Complete traumatic amputation of left foot, level unspecified, sequela
- S98.919 - Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot, level unspecified
- S98.919A - Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S98.919D - Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S98.919S - Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot, level unspecified, sequela
Index to Diseases and Injuries
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code S98.91 are found in the index:
- - Amputation - See Also: Absence, by site, acquired;
- - traumatic (complete) (partial)
- - foot (complete) - S98.91
- - traumatic (complete) (partial)
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)