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T81.83

Persistent postprocedural fistula

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T81T81.8T81.83

Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Section: T80-T88 - Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

Coding Guidelines

Use Additional Code

  • code, if known, for site of fistula such as:
  • anal fistula (K60.3-)
  • anorectal fistula (K60.5-)
  • bladder fistula (N32.2)
  • other female intestinal-genital tract fistulae (N82.4)

Code Also

  • , if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)

Specific Codes (3)

T81.83XABillable

Persistent postprocedural fistula, initial encounter

T81.83XDBillable

Persistent postprocedural fistula, subsequent encounter

T81.83XSBillable

Persistent postprocedural fistula, sequela

Related Codes

T81.81Category

Complication of inhalation therapy

T81.82Category

Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure

T81.89Category

Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

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