T81.41
Billable codeInfection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site
The ICD-10 code for infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site is T81.41.
Clinical notes
Also known as
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- Subcutaneous abscess following a procedure
- Stitch abscess following a procedure
Documentation support
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Related codes in this category
- T81.40Infection following a procedure, unspecified
- T81.42Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site
- T81.43Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site
- T81.44Sepsis following a procedure
- T81.49Infection following a procedure, other surgical site
- T81.41Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site