ICD-10-CM T81.538: Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following other procedure

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About ICD-10-CM Code T81.538 (Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following other procedure)

ICD-10-CM code T81.538 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 T81.538 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T81.538 - Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following other procedure. 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 Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following other procedure.