ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T81.3
Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T81.3
- breakdown (mechanical) of permanent sutures (T85.612)
- displacement of permanent sutures (T85.622)
- disruption of cesarean delivery wound (O90.0)
- disruption of perineal obstetric wound (O90.1)
- mechanical complication of permanent sutures NEC (T85.692)
dehiscence of amputation stump (T87.81)
Disruption of any suture materials or other closure methods
Disruption of wound NOS
- 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
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of muscle or muscle flap (other than abdominal wall muscle)
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of ribs or rib cage
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of skull or craniotomy
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of sternum or sternotomy
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of tendon or ligament
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of superficial or muscular fascia (other than abdominal wall fascia)
Deep disruption or dehiscence of operation wound NOS
Disruption or dehiscence of closure of traumatic laceration (external) (internal)
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About ICD-10-CM Code T81.3 (Disruption of wound)
ICD-10-CM code T81.3 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 T81.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T81.3 - Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classified. 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 Disruption of wound related to not elsewhere classified.