T87.52
BillableNecrosis 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
Death or decay of tissue at the site where the left arm was amputated, which can lead to infection or further complications if not treated.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as left upper extremity to ensure accurate code selection
- •Determine if necrosis is partial or complete, as this may affect treatment decisions and documentation
Clinical Significance
Left upper extremity amputation stump necrosis indicates severe tissue death requiring immediate surgical intervention and potential amputation revision. This complication significantly delays rehabilitation and may prevent successful prosthetic fitting.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Clear documentation of left upper extremity amputation stump location
- ✓Detailed assessment of necrotic tissue characteristics
- ✓Measurement of necrotic area and depth involvement
- ✓Vascular evaluation including Doppler studies if indicated
- ✓Surgical treatment plan including debridement schedule
- ✓Assessment of infection risk or concurrent sepsis
- ✓Impact on activities of daily living and rehabilitation goals
- ✓Comorbid conditions affecting tissue healing
Commonly Confused Codes
T87.51 — Right upper extremity necrosis vs left upper extremityT87.50 — Unspecified extremity when laterality is specifiedT87.53-T87.54 — Lower extremity necrosis vs upper extremity locationT87.42 — Infection of left upper extremity vs necrotic tissueL97.909 — Non-pressure chronic ulcer vs amputation stump necrosis
Code Hierarchy
└T87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation└T87.5Necrosis of amputation stump└T87.52Necrosis of amputation stump, left upper extremity
└T87.52Necrosis of amputation stump, left upper extremity