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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hip absence

Z89.62

Acquired absence of hip

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Absence (of) (organ or part) (complete or partial) › hip (following explantation of hip joint prosthesis) (joint) (with or without presence of antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding hip absence

The ICD-10-CM code for hip absence is Z89.62 (Acquired absence of hip).

Within Z89.6 (acquired absence of leg above knee), Z89.62 is specifically for acquired absence of hip. Related codes cover leg above knee (Z89.61).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Z89.621 (joint), Z89.622 (joint) and Z89.629 (joint).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about hip absence ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for hip absence?

Z89.62 — Acquired absence of hip (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is Z89.62 billable?

No. Z89.62 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.