Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S88 is the diagnosis code for Traumatic amputation of lower leg. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S88. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where S88 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S88 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S88 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Traumatic amputation of lower leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S88 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S88 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S88.0, S88.1, S88.9.
Use S88 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Traumatic amputation of lower leg" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic amputation of lower leg is S88.
No, S88 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S88 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S88 include: traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-).
Yes, S88 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.