ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T81.31
Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T81.31
dehiscence of amputation stump (T87.81)
- 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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T81.31 (Disruption of external operation)
ICD-10-CM code T81.31 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 T81.31 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T81.31 - Disruption of external operation (surgical) 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 external operation related to not elsewhere classified.