T87.43
BillableInfection 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 bacterial or fungal infection occurring at the site of a right leg amputation.
Coding Tips
- •Lower extremity infections may have higher risk of complications; document any signs of spreading infection
- •Link to appropriate antibiotic codes and wound care procedures
Clinical Significance
Right lower extremity amputation stump infection is a serious complication that can lead to further amputation, sepsis, or death if not promptly treated. Lower extremity amputations have higher infection rates due to weight-bearing stress and compromised circulation.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Clear documentation of right lower extremity amputation stump
- ✓Evidence of active infection with clinical signs
- ✓Wound characteristics including size, depth, and drainage
- ✓Culture results with organism identification
- ✓Antibiotic sensitivity patterns when available
- ✓Assessment of surrounding tissue viability
- ✓Treatment response and healing progress
- ✓Impact on mobility and rehabilitation goals
Commonly Confused Codes
T87.44 — Left lower extremity infection vs right lower extremityT87.40 — Unspecified extremity when specific location documentedT87.41-T87.42 — Upper extremity infections vs lower extremityL03.116 — Cellulitis of right lower limb (non-amputation related)T87.33 — Neuroma of right lower extremity vs infection
Code Hierarchy
└T87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation└T87.4Infection of amputation stump└T87.43Infection of amputation stump, right lower extremity
└T87.43Infection of amputation stump, right lower extremity