T81.31 - Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified
- Applicable to Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM T81.31 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of T81.31 - other international versions of ICD10 T81.31 may differ.
- T81.31 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion Term
- Dehiscence of operation wound NOS
- Disruption of operation wound NOS
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of cornea
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of mucosa
- Disruption or dehiscence of closure of skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Full-thickness skin disruption or dehiscence
- Superficial disruption or dehiscence of operation wound
Type 1 Excludes
- dehiscence of amputation stump (T87.81)
The following codes above T81.31 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to T81.31:
Chapter: S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Section: T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
Category: T81 Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
Billable/Specific Code
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