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.
Official description
Z89Acquired absence of limb
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Z89 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
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Section
Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)
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Category Z89
Acquired absence of limb
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Code Z89
Acquired absence of limb
Codes under Z89
Z89 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Z89.0Acquired absence of thumb and other finger(s)Z89.1Acquired absence of hand and wristZ89.2Acquired absence of upper limb above wristZ89.4Acquired absence of toe(s), foot, and ankleZ89.5Acquired absence of leg below kneeZ89.6Acquired absence of leg above kneeZ89.9Acquired absence of limb, unspecifiedNotes 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.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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.