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What is the ICD 10 code for below knee amputation?
ICD-10 code Z89. 51 for Acquired absence of leg below knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
What is ICD 10 code for status post BKA?
V49. 75 – Below knee amputation status. ICD-10-CM.
What is acquired absence of limb?
Acquired absence of limb, including multiple limb amputation, is when one or more limbs are amputated, including due to congenital factors. Multiple extremity amputation includes the common terminology of double amputation, triple amputation, or quadruple amputation, based on the number of extremities effected.
What is below knee amputation?
A below the knee amputation (BKA) is a transtibial amputation that involves removing the foot, ankle joint, distal tibia, fibula, and corresponding soft tissue structures. In general, below the knee amputations are associated with better functional outcomes than above the knee amputations.
What is the CPT code for below knee amputation?
Amputation through the tibia and fibula (also termed below-knee amputation or BKA) is described by CPT code 27880, when a standard dressing is applied or by 27881 when accompanied by an immediate cast fitting.
What is the ICD-10 code for leg amputation?
Acquired absence of limb, unspecified Z89. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z89. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
How do you code a partial foot amputation?
Partial traumatic amputation of left foot, level unspecified, initial encounter. S98. 922A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S98.
What is the CPT code for below-knee amputation?
What is a below knee amputation?
A below-the-knee amputation is surgery to remove your leg below the knee. Your doctor removed the leg while keeping as much healthy bone, skin, blood vessel, and nerve tissue as possible.
What is the ICD-10 code for status post amputation?
What is partial amputation?
A partial amputation is one in which an anatomical structure, such as a ligament, tendon or muscle, is still intact between the body and the amputated anatomy. Although the body part may not be functional at the time and complete amputation may appear to be imminent, the body part is still connected to the body.
What is mid thigh amputation?
Above-knee amputation, also known as transfemoral amputation, removes the leg above the knee joint when that limb has been severely damaged or diseased. This mid-thigh amputation is chosen when the lower leg and knee cannot be saved.