Z89.2 Acquired absence of upper limb above wrist

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Acquired absence of upper limb above wrist is Z89.2 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
Z77-Z99: Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)
Category Z89
72 codes (49 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

Use Z89-Z90 and Z93-Z99 only if no complications/malfunctions

Z99 Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified Note: Categories Z89-Z90 and Z93-Z99 are for use only if there are no complications or malfunctions of the organ or tissue replaced, the amputation site or the equipment on which the patient is dependent.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.21.c.3
Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99

1) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.20.a.1

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

Parent Code

Z89 Acquired absence of limb

More Specific Codes

Z89.20 Acquired absence of upper limb, unspecified level Z89.201 Acquired absence of right upper limb, unspecified level Z89.202 Acquired absence of left upper limb, unspecified level Z89.209 Acquired absence of unspecified upper limb, unspecified level Z89.21 Acquired absence of upper limb below elbow Z89.211 Acquired absence of right upper limb below elbow Z89.212 Acquired absence of left upper limb below elbow Z89.219 Acquired absence of unspecified upper limb below elbow Z89.22 Acquired absence of upper limb above elbow Z89.221 Acquired absence of right upper limb above elbow Z89.222 Acquired absence of left upper limb above elbow Z89.229 Acquired absence of unspecified upper limb above elbow Z89.23 Acquired absence of shoulder Z89.231 Acquired absence of right shoulder Z89.232 Acquired absence of left shoulder Z89.239 Acquired absence of unspecified shoulder

Related Codes in Z89

Z89 Acquired absence of limb Z89.0 Acquired absence of thumb and other finger(s) Z89.01 Acquired absence of thumb Z89.011 Acquired absence of right thumb Z89.012 Acquired absence of left thumb Z89.019 Acquired absence of unspecified thumb Z89.02 Acquired absence of other finger(s) Z89.021 Acquired absence of right finger(s) Z89.022 Acquired absence of left finger(s) Z89.029 Acquired absence of unspecified finger(s) Z89.1 Acquired absence of hand and wrist Z89.11 Acquired absence of hand Z89.111 Acquired absence of right hand Z89.112 Acquired absence of left hand Z89.119 Acquired absence of unspecified hand Z89.12 Acquired absence of wrist Z89.121 Acquired absence of right wrist Z89.122 Acquired absence of left wrist Z89.129 Acquired absence of unspecified wrist Z89.20 Acquired absence of upper limb, unspecified level
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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