U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z89 ICD-10-CM Code: Acquired absence of limb

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Z89

Acquired absence of limb

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z89 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

    Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)

  3. 3

    Category Z89

    Acquired absence of limb

  4. 4

    Code Z89

    Acquired absence of limb

More specific choices

Codes under Z89

Z89 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Z89.0

Acquired absence of thumb and other finger(s)

Z89.1

Acquired absence of hand and wrist

Z89.2

Acquired absence of upper limb above wrist

Z89.4

Acquired absence of toe(s), foot, and ankle

Z89.5

Acquired absence of leg below knee

Z89.6

Acquired absence of leg above knee

Z89.9

Acquired absence of limb, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Z89.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z89.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z89.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
  • congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z89.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z89 mean?

Z89 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acquired absence of limb.”

Is Z89 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z89 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Z89 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z89 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99) (Z77–Z99), under category Z89, Acquired absence of limb.

What coding notes are listed for Z89?

No inclusion terms are listed for Z89 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21); congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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