All ICD10 Codes

T81

Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Rankcategory
Official Description

Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 7 non-billable)
T81.1Postprocedural shockhas subcodesT81.3Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classifiedhas subcodesT81.4Infection following a procedurehas subcodesT81.5Complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedurehas subcodesT81.6Acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedurehas subcodesT81.7Vascular complications following a procedure, not elsewhere classifiedhas subcodesT81.8Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classifiedhas subcodesT81.9Unspecified complication of procedure
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

CH19 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

T80-T88 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
  • artificial opening status (Z93.-)
  • closure of external stoma (Z43.-)
  • fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-)
  • burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32)
  • complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)
  • poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)
  • postprocedural fever (R50.82)
  • specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
  • cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)
  • colostomy malfunction (K94.0-)
  • disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87)
  • functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-I97.1)
  • intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
  • ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
  • postgastric surgery syndromes (K91.1)
  • postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1)
  • postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2)
  • postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2)
  • ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851)
Use Additional Code
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
  • code(s) to identify the specified condition resulting from the complication
  • code to identify devices involved and details of circumstances (Y62-Y82)

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • complications following immunization (T88.0-T88.1)
  • complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection (T80.-)
  • complications of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
  • specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
  • complication of prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82-T85)
  • dermatitis due to drugs and medicaments (L23.3, L24.4, L25.1, L27.0-L27.1)
  • endosseous dental implant failure (M27.6-)
  • floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) (intraoperative) H21.81
  • intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specific body system (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95, K91.-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
  • ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
  • plateau iris syndrome (post-iridectomy) (postprocedural) H21.82
  • poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)
Use Additional Code
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T80-T88Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)
T81Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classifiedNot billable
T81.1Postprocedural shockSubcodes
T81.3Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classifiedSubcodes
T81.4Infection following a procedureSubcodes
T81.5Complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedureSubcodes
T81.6Acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedureSubcodes
T81.7Vascular complications following a procedure, not elsewhere classifiedSubcodes
T81.8Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classifiedSubcodes
T81.9Unspecified complication of procedureBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T81:

blockT80-T88
Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)
View context instructions
chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
View context instructions

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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