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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for ankle acquired absence

Z89.44

Acquired absence of ankle

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Absence (of) (organ or part) (complete or partial) › ankle (acquired)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding ankle acquired absence

The ICD-10-CM code for ankle acquired absence is Z89.44 (Acquired absence of ankle).

Within Z89.4 (acquired absence of toe(s), foot, and ankle), Z89.44 is specifically for acquired absence of ankle. Related codes cover great toe (Z89.41), other toe(s) (Z89.42) and foot (Z89.43).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Z89.441 (ankle), Z89.442 (ankle) and Z89.449 (ankle).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about ankle acquired absence ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for ankle acquired absence?

Z89.44 — Acquired absence of ankle (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is Z89.44 billable?

No. Z89.44 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.