ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T81.41
Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T81.41
- Subcutaneous abscess following a procedure
- Stitch abscess following a procedure
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T81.41 (Infection following a procedure)
ICD-10-CM code T81.41 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 T81.41 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T81.41 - Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site. 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 Infection following a procedure related to superficial incisional surgical site.