T81
Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T81
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- T88.0-T881 - 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:
- T82.-T85 - 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)
Specific Codes (8)
T81.1Category
Postprocedural shock
T81.3Category
Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classified
T81.4Category
Infection following a procedure
T81.5Category
Complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedure
T81.6Category
Acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedure
T81.7Category
Vascular complications following a procedure, not elsewhere classified
T81.8Category
Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
T81.9Category
Unspecified complication of procedure
