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T81.89

Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T81T81.8T81.89

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 to specify complication, such as:
  • postprocedural delirium (F05)

Specific Codes (3)

T81.89XABillable

Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

T81.89XDBillable

Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

T81.89XSBillable

Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified, sequela

Related Codes

T81.81Category

Complication of inhalation therapy

T81.82Category

Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure

T81.83Category

Persistent postprocedural fistula

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