ICD 10 codes from Z89. 43 series are used for reporting amputation of foot or absence of foot. In this procedure, the physician amputates the foot across the transmetatarsal region.
Z89. 431 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Traumatic amputation of ankle and foot ICD-10-CM S98. 922A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 913 Traumatic injury with mcc.
A transmetatarsal amputation was performed. This procedure is billed using CPT code 28805 which is defined as: Amputation, foot; transmetatarsal.
Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a surgery to remove part of your foot. You may need a TMA if you have poor blood flow to your foot or a severe infection. A toe amputation is a surgery to remove one or more toes. Care of the Incision.
The correct amputation code that should be billed for an amputation of both the toe and metatarsal bone is CPT 28810 (Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single).
Forefoot amputations include toe amputations and transmetatarsal amputations as well as the resection of individual or several metatarsal bones with the toes being spared (Figure 1, line 1 to 5). Foot amputations are also carried out in the metatarsal and calcaneal regions.
Z89.421ICD-10 code Z89. 421 for Acquired absence of other right toe(s) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
28810 osteotomy is made through the metatarsal (ultimately in this case). What may be throwing you off is that the doc performed the disarticulation at the MTP joint first (28820) and then afterwards performed the osteotomy through the MT (28820).
No patient required amputation of any kind. The authors conclude that the panmetatarsal head resection is a viable alternative to the transmetatarsal amputation in properly selected patients because it avoids many of the structural and biomechanical pitfalls of the transmetatarsal amputation.
The metatarsal heads are commonly referred to as the balls of the foot, and is the location under the foot where you push off when walking or running.
CPT® 28820, Under Amputation Procedures on the Foot and Toes The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 28820 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Amputation Procedures on the Foot and Toes.