Z89.111 vs Z89.119
Z89.111 (Acquired absence of right hand) compared with Z89.119 (Acquired absence of unspecified hand), from the official CMS tabular data. Z89.111 and Z89.119 code the same condition on opposite sides.
Can these codes be reported together?
Same condition, opposite side. Z89.111 and Z89.119 name the same condition on opposite sides of the body.
Same category and title, differing only in which side is affected — the documentation decides which one applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.
Side by side
| Z89.111Acquired absence of right hand | Z89.119Acquired absence of unspecified hand | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) |
| Definition | Acquired absence of right hand is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Z89.111). | Acquired absence of unspecified hand is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Z89.119). |
| Includes | amputation status postprocedural loss of limb post-traumatic loss of limb | amputation status postprocedural loss of limb post-traumatic loss of limb |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources