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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for wrist acquired absence

Z89.12

Acquired absence of wrist

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding wrist acquired absence

The ICD-10-CM code for wrist acquired absence is Z89.12 (Acquired absence of wrist).

Within Z89.1 (acquired absence of hand and wrist), Z89.12 is specifically for acquired absence of wrist. Related codes cover hand (Z89.11).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Z89.121 (wrist), Z89.122 (wrist) and Z89.129 (wrist).

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 wrist acquired absence ICD-10 codes

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

Z89.12 — Acquired absence of wrist (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is Z89.12 billable?

No. Z89.12 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.