Z89.9 – Acquired absence of limb, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
- Code
Z89.9(claims format:Z899)- Description
- Acquired absence of limb, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Block
- Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
- Parent codes
- Z89
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z89 – Acquired absence of limb
- amputation status
- postprocedural loss of limb
- post-traumatic loss of limb
Block Z77-Z99
Index terms for Z89.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z89
- Z89.0 – Acquired absence of thumb and other finger(s)Header
- Z89.1 – Acquired absence of hand and wristHeader
- Z89.2 – Acquired absence of upper limb above wristHeader
- Z89.4 – Acquired absence of toe(s), foot, and ankleHeader
- Z89.5 – Acquired absence of leg below kneeHeader
- Z89.6 – Acquired absence of leg above kneeHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z89.9?
Z89.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for acquired absence of limb, unspecified, in the block Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).
Is Z89.9 a billable code?
Yes. Z89.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z89.9 belong to?
It belongs to category Z89 – Acquired absence of limb.
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.