ICD-10-CM T81.12: Postprocedural septic shock

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T81.12

Postprocedural septic shock

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T81.12

Code First

underlying infection

Use Additional Code

code, to identify any associated acute organ dysfunction, if applicable

Inclusion Terms
  • Postprocedural endotoxic shock resulting from a procedure, not elsewhere classified
  • Postprocedural gram-negative shock resulting from a procedure, not elsewhere classified

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code T81.12 (Postprocedural septic shock)

ICD-10-CM code T81.12 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T81.12 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T81.12 - Postprocedural septic shock. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Postprocedural septic shock.