Z893-char group
Acquired absence of limb
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Incl.: loss of limb: postoperative post-traumatic Excl.: acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21) congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)
Codes within Z89
Z89.0Acquired absence of finger(s) [including thumb], unilateralZ89.1Acquired absence of hand and wristZ89.2Acquired absence of upper limb above wristZ89.3Acquired absence of both upper limbs [any level]Z89.4Acquired absence of foot and ankleZ89.5Acquired absence of leg at or below kneeZ89.6Acquired absence of leg above kneeZ89.7Acquired absence of both lower limbs [any level, except toes alone]Z89.8Acquired absence of upper and lower limbs [any level]Z89.9Acquired absence of limb, unspecified