ICD Code T81.31XA

ICD code T81.31XA is disruption of an external surgical wound, not classified elsewhere, during the initial encounter for care.

1. Patient presents with evidence of wound separation or dehiscence at the site of a recent surgical incision.

2. The wound disruption is external and involves the skin and/or subcutaneous tissue.

3. The disruption is not attributable to infection, hematoma, or other specified complications.

4. The wound complication is not classified under a more specific code.

5. This is the initial encounter for the evaluation and management of the wound disruption.

6. Symptoms may include visible gaping of the wound, drainage, bleeding, or exposure of underlying tissues.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code T81.31XA include:

- 12001–13160 (Repair, wound, various complexities and locations)

- 10180 (Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection)

- 11042–11047 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, bone)

- 97597–97598 (Removal of devitalized tissue, wound(s))

- 99499 (Unlisted evaluation and management service, if applicable)

Selection depends on wound location, complexity, and specific treatment rendered.

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