BKA ICD-10-CM Codes

Are these BKA ICD codes billable?

Yes. All three codes listed above are valid and billable.

Clinical information about BKA:

• BKA, or Below-Knee Amputation, also known as transtibial amputation, is a surgical procedure performed to save the life of patients suffering from severe trauma, disease, or defects in their lower extremities.
•  It involves the complete removal of everything below the knee that is affected. 
• This procedure is necessary when poor circulation threatens the limb, potentially leading to non-healing ulcers and life-threatening infections, especially in the bones.

Synonyms include:

• Amputated at knee
• Amputated below knee
• Amputated right lower limb
• Amputated right lower limb below knee
• Amputated left lower limb
• Amputated left lower limb below knee
• History of amputation of left and right leg through tibia and fibula
• History of bilateral lower limb amputation
• History of amputation of left leg through tibia and fibula
• History of amputation of right leg through tibia and fibula

Popular search terms for BKA ICD codes

Several popular search terms are frequently used when researching or documenting cases related to below-knee amputation (BKA). These terms help healthcare professionals and coders find relevant ICD-10 codes and clarify documentation.

Commonly used search terms include:

• Lower leg: Used to specify the general location of the amputation.
• Limb post-traumatic loss: Refers to amputations caused by injury or trauma.
• Congenital absence: Indicates a condition where the lower limb is missing from birth.
• Amputation status postprocedural loss: Used to describe a patient’s current health status after surgical removal of the limb.
• Health status: Often used when assessing or coding for long-term outcomes and disability related to limb absence.