ICD Code T81.328

ICD code T81.328 is a diagnosis code used to indicate a disruption of an external surgical wound, not elsewhere classified, with a delayed healing process.

1. Presence of a postoperative wound following a surgical procedure

2. Evidence of disruption or dehiscence of the surgical wound

3. No indication of infection at the wound site

4. Signs such as wound separation, gaping, or partial/complete opening of the wound edges

5. Occurrence of the wound complication within the postoperative period

6. Absence of other specified complications such as hematoma, seroma, or infection

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code T81.328 include:

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

- 11042 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue)

- 11043 (Debridement, muscle and/or fascia)

- 12020 (Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence; simple closure)

- 12021 (Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence; with packing)

- 13160 (Secondary closure of surgical wound)

- 97597 (Removal of devitalized tissue, first 20 sq cm or less)

- 97598 (Removal of devitalized tissue, each additional 20 sq cm)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of conditions represented by ICD code T81.328.

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