T87.33
BillableNeuroma of amputation stump, right lower extremity
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 409 — Amputation Status, Lower Limb/Amputation Complications
0.350V24HCC 189 — Amputation Status, Lower Limb/Amputation Complications
0.350ESRDHCC 189 — Amputation Status, Lower Limb/Amputation Complications
0.000What This Code Means
A painful nerve growth (neuroma) that develops at the site of a right leg amputation, causing nerve-related pain and sensitivity.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between upper and lower extremity neuromas as they have different codes
- •Link this code to the original amputation code for complete clinical documentation
Clinical Significance
Neuroma of right lower extremity amputation stump significantly impacts mobility and prosthetic use, potentially causing severe neuropathic pain and functional limitations. This condition requires specialized management to optimize walking ability and quality of life.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of right lower extremity amputation
- ✓Clinical signs and symptoms of neuroma formation
- ✓Pain assessment and characteristics
- ✓Right lower extremity laterality specification
- ✓Impact on weight bearing and ambulation
- ✓Prosthetic fitting challenges or modifications needed
- ✓Physical examination confirming neuroma presence
- ✓Treatment plan for neuroma management
Commonly Confused Codes
T87.34 — neuroma of left lower extremity (right vs left)T87.30 — neuroma of unspecified extremity (specified vs unspecified)T87.1X1 — complications of reattached right lower extremity (neuroma vs reattachment)M25.551 — pain in right hip (stump neuroma vs joint pain)G57.91 — unspecified mononeuropathy of right lower limb (neuroma vs neuropathy)
Code Hierarchy
└T87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation└T87.3Neuroma of amputation stump└T87.33Neuroma of amputation stump, right lower extremity
└T87.33Neuroma of amputation stump, right lower extremity