2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T81.321A
Disruption or dehiscence of closure of internal operation (surgical) wound of abdominal wall muscle or fascia, initial encounter
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T81.321A
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Disrupt/dehisc closr int op (surg) wnd abd wl msl/fasc, init
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T81.321A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of disruption or dehiscence of closure of internal operation (surgical) wound of abdominal wall muscle or fascia, initial encounter. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
T81.321A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like disruption or dehiscence of closure of internal operation (surgical) wound of abdominal wall muscle or fascia. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.
Approximate Synonyms
The following list of clinical terms are approximate synonyms, alternative descriptions, or common phrases that might be used by patients, healthcare providers, or medical coders to describe the same condition. These synonyms and related diagnosis terms are often used when searching for an ICD-10 code, especially when the exact medical terminology is unclear. Whether you're looking for lay terms, similar diagnosis names, or common language alternatives, this list can help guide you to the correct ICD-10 classification.
- Dehiscence of anastomosis of pancreatic duct
- Disorder of pancreatic duct anastomosis
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified (T81). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Replacement Code
T81321A replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):
- T81.32XA - Disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound, NEC, init
