2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T80-T88›T87

ICD-10-CM T87
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

T87 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as T87.0X1, T87.0X2, T87.0X9, and T87.1X1.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T87
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation
Chapter
T80-T88
Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT80-T88Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
CategoryT87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation
This CodeT87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation

Specific Coding for Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputationOverview

Non-specific codes like T87 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • 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

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

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 applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About T87Overview

Is T87 (Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation need a more specific code from this category, such as T87.0X1, T87.0X2, and T87.0X9.