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T81.8

Non-Billable (Header)

Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • hypothermia following anesthesia (T88.51)
  • malignant hyperpyrexia due to anesthesia (T88.3)

Child Codes

T81.81Complication of inhalation therapy
T81.82Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure
T81.83Persistent postprocedural fistula
T81.89Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

Code Hierarchy

└T81Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified└T81.8Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
└T81.8Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

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