ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T81.8
Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T81.8
- hypothermia following anesthesia (T88.51)
- malignant hyperpyrexia due to anesthesia (T88.3)
- code, if known, for site of fistula such as:
- anal fistula (K60.3-)
- anorectal fistula (K60.5-)
- bladder fistula (N32.2)
- other female intestinal-genital tract fistulae (N82.4)
- code to specify complication, such as:
- postprocedural delirium (F05)
, if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T81.8 (Other complications of procedures)
ICD-10-CM code T81.8 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 T81.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T81.8 - Other complications of procedures, 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 Other complications of procedures related to not elsewhere classified.