T81.40 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- T81.40XA Infection following a procedure, unspecified, initial encounter
- T81.40XD Infection following a procedure, unspecified, subsequent encounter
- T81.40XS Infection following a procedure, unspecified, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T81.40 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
- T81 Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
- T81.1 Postprocedural shock
- T81.3 Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classified
- T81.4 Infection following a procedure
- T81.5 Complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedure
- T81.6 Acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedure
- T81.7 Vascular complications following a procedure, not elsewhere classified
- T81.8 Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
- T81.9 Unspecified complication of procedure
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
T81.40 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about T81.40 ICD 10 code
After any operation, you'll have some side effects. There is usually some pain with surgery. There may also be swelling and soreness around the area that the surgeon cut. Your surgeon can tell you which side effects to expect.
There can also be complications. These are unplanned events linked to the operation. Some complications are infection, too much bleeding, reaction to anesthesia, or accidental injury. Some people have a greater risk of complications because of other medical conditions.
Your surgeon can tell you how you might feel and what you will be able to do - or not do - the first few days, weeks, or months after surgery. Some other questions to ask are:
- How long you will be in the hospital
- What kind of supplies, equipment, and help you might need when you go home
- When you can go back to work
- When it is ok to start exercising again
- Are they any other restrictions in your activities
Following your surgeon's advice can help you recover as soon as possible.
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