Z89.209
Billable codeAcquired absence of unspecified upper limb, unspecified level
The ICD-10 code for acquired absence of unspecified upper limb, unspecified level is Z89.209.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Acquired absence of arm NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z89.201Acquired absence of right upper limb, unspecified level
- Z89.202Acquired absence of left upper limb, unspecified level
- Z89.209Acquired absence of unspecified upper limb, unspecified level
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V4960Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Z89.209 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.