Neuroma of amputation stump, right upper extremity

This code signifies the presence of a painful, non-cancerous growth of nerve tissue that has developed at the site of a previous amputation on the patient's right arm or hand. This condition typically arises from the severed nerve endings attempting to regenerate and forming a tangled mass.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a neuroma specifically located on the stump of a right upper extremity amputation. This diagnosis is often made based on patient symptoms like localized pain, tenderness, and sometimes a palpable mass at the amputation site, confirmed by imaging or clinical examination.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "neuroma" and not another type of stump complication.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as "right upper extremity."
• Do not use this code for phantom limb pain without a documented neuroma.