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T81.31Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, NEC

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)

Code Details

Full descriptionDisruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified
BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
SectionComplications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)
Parent codeT81.3 — Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classified
Requires 7th characterYes

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Dehiscence of operation wound NOS
  • Disruption of operation wound NOS
  • Disruption or dehiscence of closure of cornea
  • Disruption or dehiscence of closure of mucosa
  • Disruption or dehiscence of closure of skin and subcutaneous tissue
  • Full-thickness skin disruption or dehiscence
  • Superficial disruption or dehiscence of operation wound

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • dehiscence of amputation stump (T87.81)

Subcategories (3)

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