ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for leg absence
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Absence (of) (organ or part) (complete or partial) › leg (acquired) (above knee)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding leg absence
The ICD-10-CM code for leg absence is Z89.61 (Acquired absence of leg above knee). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z89.61.
Within Z89.6 (acquired absence of leg above knee), Z89.61 is specifically for acquired absence of leg above knee. Related codes cover hip (Z89.62).
To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Z89.611 (knee), Z89.612 (knee) and Z89.619 (knee).
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific leg absence codes (official index)
- below knee (acquired) Z89.51 — Acquired absence of leg below knee
- congenital
Common questions about leg absence ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for leg absence?
- Z89.61 — Acquired absence of leg above knee (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z89.51.
What is the ICD-10 code for below knee leg absence?
- Z89.51 — Acquired absence of leg below knee (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is Z89.61 billable?
- No. Z89.61 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.