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ICD-10-CM Code for Traumatic amputation of lower leg S88

ICD-10 code S88 for Traumatic amputation of lower leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Official Long Descriptor

Traumatic amputation of lower leg
An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Excludes1: traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)
 
S88 Traumatic amputation of lower leg
Child Code
Traumatic amputation at knee level
Child Code
Traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle
Child Code
Traumatic amputation of lower leg, level unspecified

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