ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T81.32
Disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T81.32
- 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
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About ICD-10-CM Code T81.32 (Disruption of internal operation)
ICD-10-CM code T81.32 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 T81.32 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T81.32 - Disruption of internal 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 internal operation related to not elsewhere classified.