2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T81.329A
Deep disruption or dehiscence of operation wound, unspecified, initial encounter
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T81.329A
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Deep Disrupt/dehisc of operation wound, unspecified, init
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T81.329A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of deep disruption or dehiscence of operation wound, unspecified, 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.
T81.329A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like deep disruption or dehiscence of operation wound unspecified. 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.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like T81.329A are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
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 fascia
- Dehiscence of nerve repair
- Dehiscence of tendon repair
- Disorder of nerve repair
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
T81329A replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):
- T81.32XA - Disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound, NEC, init
