All ICD10 Codes

Z89.44

Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Acquired absence of ankle

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
Z89.441Acquired absence of right ankleZ89.442Acquired absence of left ankleZ89.449Acquired absence of unspecified ankle
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Disarticulation of ankle
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)
Z89Acquired absence of limb
Z89.4Acquired absence of toe(s), foot, and ankle
Z89.44Acquired absence of ankleNot billable
Z89.441Acquired absence of right ankleBillable
Z89.442Acquired absence of left ankleBillable
Z89.449Acquired absence of unspecified ankleBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z89.44:

categoryZ89
Acquired absence of limb
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blockZ77-Z99
Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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