ICD-10 Z89.431
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 189Acquired absence of right foot
About ICD-10-CM Z89.431
ICD-10-CM code Z89.431 represents Acquired absence of right foot. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z89). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z89.431 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for Z89.431
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
Z89.431 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 189). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z89.431
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z89.431 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z89.431.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z89.431
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert Z89.431 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Z89.431 | V4973 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Z89.431
Other codes in section Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).
ICD-10 Z89.431, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z89.431 billable? +
Yes, Z89.431 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
Does Z89.431 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. Z89.431 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 189. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
What ICD-9 codes does Z89.431 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Z89.431 maps to ICD-9 codes: V4973. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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