T81.516SBillable

Adhesions due to foreign body accidentally left in body following aspiration, puncture or other catheterization, sequela

Short description: Adhes due to fb acc left in body fol punctr/cath, 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 T81.516S?

T81.516S is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Adhesions due to foreign body accidentally left in body following aspiration, puncture or other catheterization, sequela.

Is T81.516S a billable code?

Yes. T81.516S is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is T81.516S in?

T81.516S falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did T81.516S become effective?

T81.516S has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to T81.516S?

T81.516S belongs to category T81, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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