ICD Code T81.49

ICD code T81.49 is an unspecified infection following a procedure, not elsewhere classified.

1. Presence of infection following a surgical or medical procedure

2. Signs of localized or systemic infection such as redness, swelling, warmth, pain, fever, or purulent discharge at or near the procedural site

3. Absence of more specific infection codes that describe the complication

4. Documentation indicating the infection is a direct result of the procedure

5. No evidence of infection prior to the procedure

6. Clinical findings or laboratory results supporting a postprocedural infectious process

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code T81.49 include:

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

- 11042 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue)

- 11043 (Debridement, muscle and/or fascia)

- 12031–12037 (Repair, intermediate, wounds of trunk)

- 13100–13102 (Repair, complex, trunk)

- 97597 (Removal of devitalized tissue, wound(s), selective debridement)

- 97602 (Wound(s) care, non-selective debridement)

Always confirm code selection based on specific clinical documentation and payer guidelines.

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