T81.43XABillable
Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site, initial encounter
Short description: Infct fol a procedure, organ and space surgical site, init
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T81
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category T81
T81Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classifiedT81.1Postprocedural 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 encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T81.43XA?
T81.43XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site, initial encounter.
Is T81.43XA a billable code?
Yes. T81.43XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T81.43XA in?
T81.43XA falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T81.43XA become effective?
T81.43XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T81.43XA?
T81.43XA belongs to category T81, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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