Z90.09

Z90.09

Billable

Acquired absence of other part of head and neck

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A person who has lost other parts of the head or neck region through surgery or injury, such as the nose, ear, jaw, or tongue.

Coding Tips

•Use this code for acquired absence of structures not specifically listed (eye, larynx); be specific in documentation about which structure is absent
•Consider if reconstruction or prosthetic fitting is planned, as this may affect treatment planning

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

teeth (K08.1)

Code Hierarchy

└Z90Acquired absence of organs, not elsewhere classified └Z90.0Acquired absence of part of head and neck └Z90.09Acquired absence of other part of head and neck

└Z90.09Acquired absence of other part of head and neck