T87
Non-billableComplications peculiar to reattachment and amputation
Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
- •artificial opening statusZ93
- •closure of external stomaZ43
- •fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic deviceZ44
- •burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiationT20-T32
- •complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator]J95.850
- •poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)T36-T65
- •postprocedural feverR50.82
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- •cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal punctureG97.0
- •colostomy malfunctionK94.0
- •disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalanceE86-E87
- •functional disturbances following cardiac surgeryI97.0-I97.1
- •intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,D78, E36, E89, G97.3, G97.4, H59.3, H59, H95.2, H95.3, I97.4, I97.5, J95.6, J95.7, K91.6, L76, M96, N99
- •ostomy complications, ,J95.0, K94, N99.5
- •postgastric surgery syndromesK91.1
- •postlaminectomy syndrome NECM96.1
- •postmastectomy lymphedema syndromeI97.2
- •postsurgical blind-loop syndromeK91.2
- •ventilator associated pneumoniaJ95.851
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (8)
T87.0Complications of reattached (part of) upper extremity
T87.1Complications of reattached (part of) lower extremity
T87.2Complications of other reattached body part
T87.3Neuroma of amputation stump
T87.4Infection of amputation stump
T87.5Necrosis of amputation stump
T87.8Other complications of amputation stump
T87.9Unspecified complications of amputation stump
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation?
The ICD-10-CM code for complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation is T87. The full clinical description is "Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation". T87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T87 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T87 represents “Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T87 a billable code?
No, T87 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under T87.
What chapter is T87 in?
T87 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T87?
T87 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T87?
T87 has 8 child codes, including: T87.0 (Complications of reattached (part of) upper extremity), T87.1 (Complications of reattached (part of) lower extremity), T87.2 (Complications of other reattached body part), T87.3 (Neuroma of amputation stump), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with T87?
Yes, when using T87, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T87?
T87 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496157. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T87 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T87?
T87 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE85.2 (Complications of other reattached body part).
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