Z89.61
Header — not billableAcquired absence of leg above knee
The ICD-10 code for acquired absence of leg above knee is Z89.61.
Z89.61 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 3 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Acquired absence of leg NOS
- Disarticulation at knee
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z89.62Acquired absence of hipnon-billable header
- Z89.61Acquired absence of leg above kneenon-billable header