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2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z89

Acquired absence of limb

ICD-10-CM Code:
Z89
ICD-10 Code for:
Acquired absence of limb
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Z89 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of acquired absence of limb. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 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 Acquired absence of limb

Non-specific codes like Z89 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for acquired absence of limb:

  • Z89.0 for Acquired absence of thumb and other finger(s)

  • Z89.01 for Acquired absence of thumb

  • Z89.02 for Acquired absence of other finger(s)

  • Z89.1 for Acquired absence of hand and wrist

  • Z89.11 for Acquired absence of hand

  • Z89.12 for Acquired absence of wrist

  • Z89.2 for Acquired absence of upper limb above wrist

  • Z89.20 for Acquired absence of upper limb, unspecified level

  • Z89.21 for Acquired absence of upper limb below elbow

  • Z89.22 for Acquired absence of upper limb above elbow

  • Z89.23 for Acquired absence of shoulder

  • Z89.4 for Acquired absence of toe(s), foot, and ankle

  • Z89.41 for Acquired absence of great toe

  • Z89.42 for Acquired absence of other toe(s)

  • Z89.43 for Acquired absence of foot

  • Z89.44 for Acquired absence of ankle

  • Z89.5 for Acquired absence of leg below knee

  • Z89.51 for Acquired absence of leg below knee

  • Z89.52 for Acquired absence of knee

  • Z89.6 for Acquired absence of leg above knee

  • Z89.61 for Acquired absence of leg above knee

  • Z89.62 for Acquired absence of hip

  • Use Z89.9 for Acquired absence of limb, unspecified

Code Classification

  • Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
    Z00–Z99
    • Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
      Z77-Z99
      • Acquired absence of limb
        Z89

Clinical Information

  • Acquired Absence of Limb

    the absence of an extremity which is not present at birth and is the result of an injury or disease.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Includes

Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • amputation status
  • postprocedural loss of limb
  • post-traumatic loss of limb

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • acquired deformities of limbs M20 M21
  • congenital absence of limbs Q71 Q73

Patient Education


Limb Loss

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 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 health care provider. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.


[Learn More in MedlinePlus]

Code History

  • FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026
  • FY 2025 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2025
  • 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.