ICD-10-CM T81.520: Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following surgical operation

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About ICD-10-CM Code T81.520 (Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following surgical operation)

ICD-10-CM code T81.520 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 T81.520 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T81.520 - Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following surgical operation. 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 Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following surgical operation.