T81Header code — not billable
Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T81
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category T81
T81.1Postprocedural shockT81.10Postprocedural shock unspecifiedT81.10XAPostprocedural shock unspecified, initial encounterYesT81.10XDPostprocedural shock unspecified, subsequent encounterYesT81.10XSPostprocedural shock unspecified, sequelaYesT81.11Postprocedural cardiogenic shockT81.11XAPostprocedural cardiogenic shock, initial encounterYesT81.11XDPostprocedural cardiogenic shock, subsequent encounterYesT81.11XSPostprocedural cardiogenic shock, sequelaYesT81.12Postprocedural septic shockT81.12XAPostprocedural septic shock, initial encounterYesT81.12XDPostprocedural septic shock, subsequent encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T81?
T81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified.
Is T81 a billable code?
No. T81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T81 in?
T81 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T81 become effective?
T81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T81?
T81 belongs to category T81, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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