Presence of artificial legs, bilateral (complete) (partial)

This code indicates that a patient has prosthetic limbs replacing both legs, either entirely or partially. It signifies the presence of bilateral lower extremity prostheses, regardless of the extent of the amputation.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient's current status of having artificial legs on both sides. It should be used when the presence of these prostheses is relevant to the patient's care, such as for rehabilitation, fitting adjustments, or when considering their impact on other medical conditions.

• Always confirm the artificial legs are bilateral; unilateral prostheses have different codes.
• This code is for the presence of the device, not the reason for the amputation or the fitting process.
• Consider using this as a secondary diagnosis to provide a more complete picture of the patient's functional status.