ICD-10 block

T80–T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

The block T80–T88 of ICD-10 is titled “Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified”. It is part of Chapter XIX, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes, and holds 9 groups.

What T80–T88 excludes

Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.

  • adverse effects of drugs and medicaments A00-R99, T78.-
  • any encounters with medical care for postoperative conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
    • artificial opening status Z93.-
    • closure of external stoma Z43.-
    • fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device Z44.-
  • burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation T20-T32
  • complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium O00-O99
  • poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals T36-T65
  • specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
    • cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture G97.0
    • colostomy malfunction K91.4
    • disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance E86-E87
    • functional disturbances following cardiac surgery I97.0-I97.1
    • postgastric surgery syndromes K91.1
    • postlaminectomy syndrome NEC M96.1
    • postmastectomy lymphoedema syndrome I97.2
    • postsurgical blind-loop syndrome K91.2

Coding notes

  • Use additional external cause code (Chapter XX), if desired, to identify devices involved and details of circumstances.
  • Use additional code (B95-B98), if desired, to identify infectious agent.

Codes in T80–T88

Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.

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