T81.515S
BillableAdhesions due to foreign body accidentally left in body following heart catheterization, sequela
T81.515S is the ICD-10-CM code for Adhesions due to foreign body accidentally left in body following heart catheterization, sequela. 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 · NIHAdhesions are bands of scar-like tissue. Normally, internal tissues and organs have slippery surfaces so they can shift easily as the body moves. Adhesions cause tissues and organs to stick together. They might connect the loops of the intestines to each other, to nearby organs, or to the wall of the abdomen. They can pull sections of the intestines out of place. This may block food from passing through the…
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code T81.515S?
- T81.515S is the ICD-10-CM code for "Adhesions due to foreign body accidentally left in body following heart catheterization, sequela". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is T81.515S a billable code?
- Yes — T81.515S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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