T87.42
BillableInfection of amputation stump, left upper 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 bacterial or fungal infection occurring at the site of a left arm amputation.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality in the medical record to ensure correct code selection
- •Document infection severity and any systemic complications
Clinical Significance
Left upper extremity amputation stump infection represents a critical complication that can jeopardize prosthetic rehabilitation and functional recovery. These infections require prompt intervention to prevent progression to osteomyelitis or systemic sepsis.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Specific documentation of left upper extremity amputation stump
- ✓Clinical findings consistent with active infection
- ✓Wound assessment including appearance and drainage
- ✓Microbiological studies including culture and sensitivity
- ✓Documentation of systemic signs if present
- ✓Current antibiotic regimen and response to treatment
- ✓Assessment of impact on prosthetic fitting or therapy
- ✓Comorbid conditions affecting healing
Commonly Confused Codes
T87.41 — Right upper extremity infection vs left upper extremityT87.40 — Unspecified extremity when laterality is documentedT87.43-T87.44 — Lower extremity infections vs upper extremity locationL03.115 — Cellulitis of left upper limb (non-amputation specific)T87.32 — Neuroma of left upper extremity vs infectious complication
Code Hierarchy
└T87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation└T87.4Infection of amputation stump└T87.42Infection of amputation stump, left upper extremity
└T87.42Infection of amputation stump, left upper extremity