2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T81.329D
Deep disruption or dehiscence of operation wound, unspecified, subsequent encounter
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T81.329D
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Deep Disrupt/dehisc of operation wound, unspecified, subs
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T81.329D is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of deep disruption or dehiscence of operation wound, unspecified, subsequent 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. The code is exempt from present on admission (POA) reporting for inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals.
T81.329D is a subsequent encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used after the patient has completed active treatment for a condition like deep disruption or dehiscence of operation wound unspecified. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines a "subsequent encounter" occurs when the patient is receiving routine care for the condition during the healing or recovery phase of treatment. Subsequent diagnosis codes are appropriate during the recovery phase, no matter how many times the patient has seen the provider for this condition. If the provider needs to adjust the patient's care plan due to a setback or other complication, the encounter becomes active again.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like T81.329D 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
Present on Admission (POA)
T81.329D is exempt from POA reporting - The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement. Review other POA exempt codes here.
CMS POA Indicator Options and Definitions
POA Indicator: Y
Reason: Diagnosis was present at time of inpatient admission.
CMS Pays CC/MCC DRG? YES
POA Indicator: N
Reason: Diagnosis was not present at time of inpatient admission.
CMS Pays CC/MCC DRG? NO
POA Indicator: U
Reason: Documentation insufficient to determine if the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission.
CMS Pays CC/MCC DRG? NO
POA Indicator: W
Reason: Clinically undetermined - unable to clinically determine whether the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission.
CMS Pays CC/MCC DRG? YES
POA Indicator: 1
Reason: Unreported/Not used - Exempt from POA reporting.
CMS Pays CC/MCC DRG? NO
Replacement Code
T81329D replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):
- T81.32XD - Disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound, NEC, subs
