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2026 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
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T87 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 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 billable 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

  • T87.0X for Complications of reattached (part of) upper extremity

  • T87.1 for Complications of reattached (part of) lower extremity

  • T87.1X for Complications of reattached (part of) lower extremity

  • Use T87.2 for Complications of other reattached body part

  • T87.3 for Neuroma of amputation stump

  • Use T87.30 for Neuroma of amputation stump, unspecified extremity

  • Use T87.31 for Neuroma of amputation stump, right upper extremity

  • Use T87.32 for Neuroma of amputation stump, left upper extremity

  • Use T87.33 for Neuroma of amputation stump, right lower extremity

  • Use T87.34 for Neuroma of amputation stump, left lower extremity

  • T87.4 for Infection of amputation stump

  • Use T87.40 for Infection of amputation stump, unspecified extremity

  • Use T87.41 for Infection of amputation stump, right upper extremity

  • Use T87.42 for Infection of amputation stump, left upper extremity

  • Use T87.43 for Infection of amputation stump, right lower extremity

  • Use T87.44 for Infection of amputation stump, left lower extremity

  • T87.5 for Necrosis of amputation stump

  • Use T87.50 for Necrosis of amputation stump, unspecified extremity

  • Use T87.51 for Necrosis of amputation stump, right upper extremity

  • Use T87.52 for Necrosis of amputation stump, left upper extremity

  • Use T87.53 for Necrosis of amputation stump, right lower extremity

  • Use T87.54 for Necrosis of amputation stump, left lower extremity

  • T87.8 for Other complications of amputation stump

  • Use T87.81 for Dehiscence of amputation stump

  • Use T87.89 for Other complications of amputation stump

  • Use T87.9 for Unspecified complications of amputation stump

Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    S00–T88
    • Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
      T80-T88
      • Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation
        T87

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 many reasons. Common ones include:

  • Problems with the flow of blood through your body. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation (the surgical removal of a limb).
  • 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 health care provider. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.


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Code History

  • FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026
  • FY 2025 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2025
  • 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.