T81.31
BillableDisruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified
T81.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn 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…
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Includes
- •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
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •dehiscence of amputation stump (T87.81)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code T81.31?
- T81.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is T81.31 a billable code?
- Yes — T81.31 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from T81.31?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): dehiscence of amputation stump (T87.81).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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