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T81.83Persistent postprocedural fistula

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

Code Details

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 codeT81.8 — Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
Requires 7th characterYes

Coding Notes

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-)

Subcategories (3)

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