Acquired absence of unspecified leg above knee

This code signifies the permanent loss of a lower limb, specifically above the knee joint, that was not present at birth. This absence is due to an event such as trauma, disease, or surgical amputation, rather than a congenital condition. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the laterality (left or right leg) is not documented.

Apply this code for patients who have undergone an above-knee amputation where the specific side of the body is not recorded in the medical documentation. It is also appropriate for cases of traumatic above-knee limb loss when the laterality is unknown or not specified. This code should be used as a secondary diagnosis to describe the patient's current physical status.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "above knee" and that the absence is acquired, not congenital.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right) is specified; instead, use the more specific codes.
• This code is typically used in conjunction with codes for the underlying cause of the amputation or the reason for the encounter.