T87.2

Billable

Complications of other reattached body part

HCC Category Mapping

V24HCC 173 — Traumatic Amputations and Complications

0.350

ESRDHCC 173 — Traumatic Amputations and Complications

0.000

What This Code Means

Problems or complications that occur after a body part other than arms, hands, legs, or feet (such as ears, nose, or fingers) has been surgically reattached.

Coding Tips

•This code is used for reattached body parts not classified under upper or lower extremity categories
•Document the specific body part reattached to ensure appropriate coding and clinical tracking

Clinical Significance

Complications of other reattached body parts encompass problems with reattached structures other than major extremities, such as fingers, toes, ears, or facial parts. These complications can significantly impact function and quality of life depending on the affected body part.

Documentation Requirements

✓Documentation of reattachment procedure for specified body part
✓Identification of the specific body part involved
✓Nature of complications present
✓Clinical examination findings
✓Functional impact assessment for the affected part
✓Treatment interventions being provided
✓Provider confirmation of reattachment-related etiology
✓Exclusion of major extremity involvement

Commonly Confused Codes

T87.0X1-T87.0X9 — upper extremity reattachment complications (other vs upper extremity)T87.1X1-T87.1X9 — lower extremity reattachment complications (other vs lower extremity)S08.89XA — traumatic amputation of other parts of head (acute vs reattachment complication)Z89.02 — acquired absence of finger(s) (complication vs status)T87.30-T87.34 — neuroma of amputation stump (reattachment vs amputation)

Code Hierarchy

└T87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation └T87.2Complications of other reattached body part

└T87.2Complications of other reattached body part