2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T87
Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T87
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T87 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding Applicable to Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation
Non-specific codes like T87 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation:
T87.0 for Complications of reattached (part of) upper extremity - NON-BILLABLE CODE
T87.0X for Complications of reattached (part of) upper extremity - NON-BILLABLE CODE
T87.1 for Complications of reattached (part of) lower extremity - NON-BILLABLE CODE
T87.1X for Complications of reattached (part of) lower extremity - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.2 for Complications of other reattached body part - BILLABLE CODE
T87.3 for Neuroma of amputation stump - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.30 for Neuroma of amputation stump, unspecified extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.31 for Neuroma of amputation stump, right upper extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.32 for Neuroma of amputation stump, left upper extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.33 for Neuroma of amputation stump, right lower extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.34 for Neuroma of amputation stump, left lower extremity - BILLABLE CODE
T87.4 for Infection of amputation stump - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.40 for Infection of amputation stump, unspecified extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.41 for Infection of amputation stump, right upper extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.42 for Infection of amputation stump, left upper extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.43 for Infection of amputation stump, right lower extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.44 for Infection of amputation stump, left lower extremity - BILLABLE CODE
T87.5 for Necrosis of amputation stump - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.50 for Necrosis of amputation stump, unspecified extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.51 for Necrosis of amputation stump, right upper extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.52 for Necrosis of amputation stump, left upper extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.53 for Necrosis of amputation stump, right lower extremity - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.54 for Necrosis of amputation stump, left lower extremity - BILLABLE CODE
T87.8 for Other complications of amputation stump - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.81 for Dehiscence of amputation stump - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.89 for Other complications of amputation stump - BILLABLE CODE
Use T87.9 for Unspecified complications of amputation stump - BILLABLE CODE
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation (T87). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Patient Education
Limb Loss
People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include:
- Problems with blood circulation. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation.
- Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat
- Cancer
- Birth defects
Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.
Recovery from the loss of a limb can be hard. Sadness, anger, and frustration are common. If you are having a tough time, talk to your doctor. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.