T81 ICD-10-CM Code: Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T81Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T81 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)
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Category T81
Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
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Code T81
Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
Codes under T81
T81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
T81.1Postprocedural shockT81.3Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classifiedT81.4Infection following a procedureT81.5Complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedureT81.6Acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedureT81.7Vascular complications following a procedure, not elsewhere classifiedT81.8Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classifiedT81.9Unspecified complication of procedureNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T81.
Use additional code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- complications following immunization (T88.0-T88.1)
- complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection (T80.-)
- complications of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- complication of prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82-T85)
- dermatitis due to drugs and medicaments (L23.3, L24.4, L25.1, L27.0-L27.1)
- endosseous dental implant failure (M27.6-)
- floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) (intraoperative) H21.81
- intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specific body system (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95, K91.-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
- ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
- plateau iris syndrome (post-iridectomy) (postprocedural) H21.82
- poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T81 mean?
T81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified.”
Is T81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T81 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T81 located in ICD-10-CM?
T81 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88) (T80–T88), under category T81, Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for T81?
No inclusion terms are listed for T81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: complications following immunization (T88.0-T88.1); complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection (T80.-); complications of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-); specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:; complication of prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82-T85); dermatitis due to drugs and medicaments (L23.3, L24.4, L25.1, L27.0-L27.1); endosseous dental implant failure (M27.6-); floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) (intraoperative) H21.81; intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specific body system (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95, K91.-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-); ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-); plateau iris syndrome (post-iridectomy) (postprocedural) H21.82; poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4).