T81.49XSBillable
Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, sequela
Short description: Infection fol a procedure, other surgical site, sequela
- 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 T81.49XS?
T81.49XS is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, sequela.
Is T81.49XS a billable code?
Yes. T81.49XS is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T81.49XS in?
T81.49XS falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T81.49XS become effective?
T81.49XS has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T81.49XS?
T81.49XS belongs to category T81, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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