T81.520ABillable
Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following surgical operation, initial encounter
Short description: Obst due to fb acc left in body fol surgical operation, 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 T81.520A?
T81.520A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following surgical operation, initial encounter.
Is T81.520A a billable code?
Yes. T81.520A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T81.520A in?
T81.520A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T81.520A become effective?
T81.520A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T81.520A?
T81.520A belongs to category T81, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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