Z97.14

Billable

Presence of artificial left leg (complete) (partial)

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 409 — Amputation Status, Lower Limb/Amputation Complications

0.350

What This Code Means

A patient has an artificial left leg prosthetic, which may be a complete leg replacement or a partial prosthetic.

Coding Tips

•Specify in documentation whether the prosthetic is complete (entire leg) or partial (below-knee, foot, etc.) for clarity
•Use this code for status documentation; pair with other codes if there are complications or fitting issues

Clinical Significance

This code indicates the presence of a left leg prosthetic device, representing adaptation to major limb loss that significantly impacts mobility and independence. These patients require ongoing prosthetic care, physical therapy, and monitoring for complications such as skin breakdown or prosthetic malfunction.

Documentation Requirements

✓Confirmation of artificial left leg prosthetic presence
✓Level of amputation (above knee, below knee, etc.)
✓Type of prosthetic device
✓Functional status with prosthetic
✓Fit and comfort issues
✓Maintenance and adjustment needs
✓Physical therapy requirements
✓Integration with mobility aids

Commonly Confused Codes

Z97.13 — Presence of artificial right leg Z89.612 — Acquired absence of left leg above knee Z89.622 — Acquired absence of left leg below knee Z97.16 — Presence of artificial legs, bilateral M25.561 — Pain in left knee

Code Hierarchy

└Z97Presence of other devices └Z97.1Presence of artificial limb (complete) (partial)└Z97.14Presence of artificial left leg (complete) (partial)

└Z97.14Presence of artificial left leg (complete) (partial)