T81.537D ICD-10-CM Code: Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing, subsequent encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T81.537DPerforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing, subsequent encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T81.537D 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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Subcategory T81.537
Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing
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Code T81.537D
Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing, subsequent encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T81.537D.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T81.537D.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T81.537D.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T81.537D.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T81.537D.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T81.537D mean?
T81.537D is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing, subsequent encounter.”
Is T81.537D a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T81.537D has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is T81.537D located in ICD-10-CM?
T81.537D 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 and subcategory T81.537, Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing.
What coding notes are listed for T81.537D?
No inclusion terms are listed for T81.537D in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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