Acquired absence of left foot

This diagnosis code indicates the absence of the entire left foot due to a cause other than a congenital anomaly. This typically results from a surgical amputation or traumatic injury that necessitated the removal of the foot. It signifies a permanent physical alteration impacting mobility and prosthetic needs.

Use this code for patients who have undergone an amputation of their left foot, whether due to trauma, disease (e.g., diabetes, peripheral artery disease), or other acquired conditions. It is appropriate for both initial encounters and subsequent follow-up visits related to this acquired absence.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the left foot and confirms an acquired etiology, not congenital.
• Do not use this code for partial foot amputations; look for more specific codes for those scenarios.
• Consider additional codes for the underlying cause of the amputation (e.g., diabetes, trauma) if still active and relevant to the encounter.