ICD-10 Specific code T87.4: Infection of amputation stump
Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
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English
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Infection of amputation stump |
French
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Infection d'un moignon d'amputation |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XIX | Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes | |
| 2 | T80-T88 | Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified | |
| 3 | T87 | Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation | |
| 4 | T87.4 | Infection of amputation stump |
Indicated medicines
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Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines. |