T87.81
BillableDehiscence of amputation stump
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 surgical wound complication where the edges of the amputation stump wound separate or fail to heal together properly.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between dehiscence (separation of wound edges) and other stump complications for accurate coding
- •Document whether dehiscence occurred early post-operatively or as a late complication
Clinical Significance
Dehiscence of amputation stump indicates wound separation that compromises healing and may require surgical repair or revision amputation. This complication delays rehabilitation, increases infection risk, and significantly impacts prosthetic fitting timelines.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of wound separation at amputation stump site
- ✓Assessment of dehiscence extent and depth
- ✓Measurement of wound dimensions and characteristics
- ✓Evaluation of underlying tissue viability
- ✓Risk factors contributing to wound breakdown
- ✓Treatment plan including wound care protocols
- ✓Assessment of need for surgical repair or revision
- ✓Impact on rehabilitation and prosthetic fitting timeline
Commonly Confused Codes
T81.31 — Disruption of external operation wound, not elsewhere classifiedT87.40-T87.44 — Infection of amputation stump vs mechanical wound failureT87.50-T87.54 — Necrosis of amputation stump vs wound dehiscenceT87.89 — Other complications of amputation stump (less specific)L76.21 — Non-healing surgical wound
Code Hierarchy
└T87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation└T87.8Other complications of amputation stump└T87.81Dehiscence of amputation stump
└T87.81Dehiscence of amputation stump