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T81.59 Non-Billable Code

Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedure

Chapter Classification

Chapter 19 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Section Detail

T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of T81.5.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes2
  • obstruction or perforation due to prosthetic devices and implants intentionally left in body (T82.0-T82.5, T83.0-T83.4, T83.7, T84.0-T84.4, T85.0-T85.6)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • T81.590 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following surgical operation Billable
  • T81.591 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following infusion or transfusion Billable
  • T81.592 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following kidney dialysis Billable
  • T81.593 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following injection or immunization Billable
  • T81.594 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following endoscopic examination Billable
  • T81.595 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following heart catheterization Billable
  • T81.596 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following aspiration, puncture or other catheterization Billable
  • T81.597 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing Billable
  • T81.598 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following other procedure Billable
  • T81.599 - Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following unspecified procedure Billable

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