S88.022 – Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the knee and lower leg
- Code
S88.022(claims format:S88022)- Description
- Partial traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S80-S89 Injuries to the knee and lower leg
- Parent codes
- S88 › S88.0 › S88.02
Billable codes under S88.022
S88.022 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S88 – Traumatic amputation of lower leg
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
- traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S88
Block S80-S89
Related codes in S88.02
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S88.022?
S88.022 is the ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).
Is S88.022 a billable code?
No. S88.022 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S88.022 belong to?
It belongs to category S88 – Traumatic amputation of lower leg.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.