Z89.23

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Acquired absence of shoulder

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

Also Known As

Acquired absence of shoulder joint following explantation of shoulder joint prosthesis, with or without presence of antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

Z89

• acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
• congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)

Child Codes (3)

Z89.231Acquired absence of right shoulder✓ Billable Z89.232Acquired absence of left shoulder✓ Billable Z89.239Acquired absence of unspecified shoulder✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Z89.23 represents acquired absence of shoulder. This code falls under the Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under Z89.23. Coders should note that Z89.23 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z89.23?

ICD-10-CM code Z89.23 is "Acquired absence of shoulder". It belongs to the category: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).

Is Z89.23 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, Z89.23 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with Z89.23?

Z89.23 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in Z89.2

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

Z89.20Acquired absence of upper limb, unspecified level Z89.21Acquired absence of upper limb below elbow Z89.22Acquired absence of upper limb above elbow

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Code Information

CodeZ89.23

BillableNo — Header code

ParentZ89.2

CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Excludes12 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)