Find comprehensive information on Right Below-Knee Amputation BKA diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, healthcare procedures, postoperative care, amputation levels, prosthetic management, and rehabilitation. Learn about accurate coding guidelines for Right BKA, amputation complications, and best practices for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of Right Below-Knee Amputation.
Also known as
Acquired absence of right lower leg
Covers status post right below-knee amputation.
Acquired absence of limbs
Encompasses acquired absence of specified limbs.
Other injuries of lower leg
May be used to code complications or sequelae.
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Is the amputation traumatic?
Yes
Dominant leg?
No
Due to peripheral vascular disease?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right below-knee amputation |
Left below-knee amputation |
Right disarticulation of knee |
Patient presents with a right below-knee amputation (BKA), status post surgical amputation performed on [Date of amputation]. The amputation level is [Specify level, e.g., transtibial, involving which portion of tibia/fibula]. Indication for amputation was [Specific documented medical reason, e.g., peripheral artery disease with critical limb ischemia, non-healing diabetic foot ulcer, traumatic injury, osteomyelitis]. Current symptoms include [List relevant symptoms, e.g., phantom limb pain, residual limb pain, edema, skin breakdown]. The patient's residual limb is [Describe characteristics, e.g., well-healed, erythematous, edematous, presence of drainage, suture/staple status]. Patient is using [Type of pain management, e.g., opioid analgesics, non-opioid analgesics, gabapentinoids]. Prosthetic fitting status is [e.g., not yet fitted, fitted with temporary prosthesis, fitted with definitive prosthesis]. Mobility status is [e.g., ambulatory with assistive device, wheelchair-bound, transferring independently]. Plan includes [Outline plan of care including, e.g., wound care, pain management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, prosthetic referral and training, psychological support, diabetes management if applicable]. ICD-10 code Z89.411 (acquired absence of right lower leg below knee) is applicable. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [Timeframe] to monitor healing, address pain, and assess progress with rehabilitation.