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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Infection of Wound

ICD-10 Coding for Infection of Wound

T81.41X
O86.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for infection of wound includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Wound Infection
Surgical Site Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Infection of Wound

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Infection of Wound

Use ICD-10 code T81.41X for infection following a procedure, superficial incisional, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional

Non-Billable
T81.41X
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of superficial erythema without deep tissue involvement

Applicable To

  • • Superficial incisional infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the depth of infection.

Infection of obstetric surgical wound, superficial incisional

Billable Code
O86.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Erythema and discharge at incision site

Applicable To

  • • Superficial obstetric wound infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure obstetric context is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.62

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Use when MRSA is confirmed as the causative organism.

B95.61

Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Use when MSSA is confirmed as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a postoperative wound infection?

The ICD-10 code for a postoperative wound infection is T81.4-, which includes specific subcategories for superficial, deep, and organ/space infections.

How do you code an infection of an obstetric surgical wound?

For an infection of an obstetric surgical wound, use the ICD-10 code range O86.0-, with specific codes for superficial and deep infections.

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