ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for toe absence
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Absence (of) (organ or part) (complete or partial) › toe (s) (acquired)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding toe absence
The ICD-10-CM code for toe absence is Z89.42 (Acquired absence of other toe(s)). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z89.42.
Within Z89.4, choose Z89.42 (other toe(s)) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: great toe (Z89.41), foot (Z89.43) and ankle (Z89.44).
To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Z89.421 (toe(s)), Z89.422 (toe(s)) and Z89.429 (unspecified side).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of Z89.42, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: acquired absence of great toe (Z89.41-).
More specific toe absence codes (official index)
- with foot
- congenital
- great Z89.41 — Acquired absence of great toe
Common questions about toe absence ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for toe absence?
- Z89.42 — Acquired absence of other toe(s) (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z89.41.
What is the ICD-10 code for great toe absence?
- Z89.41 — Acquired absence of great toe (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is Z89.42 billable?
- No. Z89.42 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.