897.0 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of traumatic amputation of leg (s) (complete) (partial), unilateral, below knee, without mention of complication. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
The new codes are for describing the infusion of tixagevimab and cilgavimab monoclonal antibody (code XW023X7), and the infusion of other new technology monoclonal antibody (code XW023Y7).
The ICD 10 Code for right knee pain is M25.561. It is a billable code and it is required for the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. The code became effective on October 1, 2018, even though it may be revised in the future. Just so you don’t get confused, this is the American version of ICD 10 code for right knee pain.
Acquired absence of left leg below knee Z89. 512 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z89. 512 became effective on October 1, 2021.
V49. 75 - Below knee amputation status. ICD-10-CM.
A below-knee amputation (“BKA”) is a transtibial amputation that involves removing the foot, ankle joint, and distal tibia and fibula with related soft tissue structures.
V49. 76 - Above knee amputation status | ICD-10-CM.
The most commonly performed procedure is coded as 27880 (Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula), usually termed a below knee amputation (BKA).
ICD-10-CM Code for Acquired absence of leg below knee Z89. 51.
Common types of amputation involve:Above-knee amputation, removing part of the thigh, knee, shin, foot and toes.Below-knee amputation, removing the lower leg, foot and toes.Arm amputation.Hand amputation.Finger amputation.Foot amputation, removing part of the foot.Toe amputation.
Leg or foot amputation is the removal of a leg, foot or toes from the body. These body parts are called extremities. Amputations are done either by surgery or they occur by accident or trauma to the body.
An incision is made below the desired level of the amputation. The calf muscles and skin are cut in a way that creates a "flap." The leg bones are cut with a saw. Some surgeons may fuse the end of the two bones (tibia and fibula) together, called an Ertl technique.
Acquired absence of limb, unspecified Z89. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z89. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Similarly, amputation through the femur (standard above-knee amputation or AKA) is contained within CPT code 27590, when a standard dressing is applied or by 27591, when accompanied by an immediate cast fitting.
Acquired absence of limb, including multiple limb amputation, is when one or more limbs are amputated, including due to congenital factors. Multiple extremity amputation includes the common terminology of double amputation, triple amputation, or quadruple amputation, based on the number of extremities effected.