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Created at: 18.02.2026 10:05:01

Question

Lower limb amputations performed for vascular reasons (diabetic foot, critical limb ischemia, advanced atherosclerosis of the limb arteries) are classified under the DRG procedure code S13-48, “Simple Amputations and Exarticulations,” within Program 13—the Musculoskeletal Program. In practice, these procedures are commonly performed in vascular surgery departments and represent the terminal stage of vascular disease.

Answer

Thank you for your suggestion. We will address the issue in cooperation with the orthopaedic expert working group.