T81.3

Non-billable

Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classified

T81.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T81.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T81
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls , hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play , indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street. Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They…

Read more about Wounds and Injuries at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Disruption of any suture materials or other closure methods

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • breakdown (mechanical) of permanent sutures (T85.612)
  • displacement of permanent sutures (T85.622)
  • disruption of cesarean delivery wound (O90.0)
  • disruption of perineal obstetric wound (O90.1)
  • mechanical complication of permanent sutures NEC (T85.692)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T81.3?
T81.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classified". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T81.3 a billable code?
No — T81.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T81.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T81.3?
T81.3 has 4 more specific child codes, including T81.30, T81.31, T81.32.
What is excluded from T81.3?
Excludes1 (not coded here): breakdown (mechanical) of permanent sutures (T85.612); displacement of permanent sutures (T85.622); disruption of cesarean delivery wound (O90.0); disruption of perineal obstetric wound (O90.1).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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