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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T81.8

Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Code:
T81.8
ICD-10 Code for:
Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
      (T80-T88)
      • Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
        (T81)

T81.8 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

Non-specific codes like T81.8 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified:

  • T81.81 for Complication of inhalation therapy - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.81XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.81XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.81XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T81.82 for Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.82XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.82XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.82XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T81.83 for Persistent postprocedural fistula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.83XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.83XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.83XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T81.89 for Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.89XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.89XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T81.89XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • hypothermia following anesthesia T88.51
  • malignant hyperpyrexia due to anesthesia T88.3

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.