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T81.1

Non-billable

Postprocedural shock

Postprocedural shock

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T80-T88

Parent Code

T81

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Shock during or resulting from a procedure, not elsewhere classified

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • anaphylactic shock NOS (T78.2)
  • anaphylactic shock due to correct substance properly administered (T88.6)
  • anaphylactic shock due to serum (T80.5-)
  • electric shock (T75.4)
  • obstetric shock (O75.1)
  • shock due to anesthesia (T88.2)
  • shock following abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.3)
  • traumatic shock (T79.4)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
  • artificial opening status (Z93.-)
  • closure of external stoma (Z43.-)
  • fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-)
  • burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32)
  • complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)
  • poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)
  • postprocedural fever (R50.82)
  • specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
  • cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)
  • colostomy malfunction (K94.0-)
  • disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87)
  • functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-I97.1)
  • intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
  • ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
  • postgastric surgery syndromes (K91.1)
  • postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1)
  • postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2)
  • postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2)
  • ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851)
  • complications following immunization (T88.0-T88.1)
  • complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection (T80.-)
  • complications of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
  • complication of prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82-T85)
  • dermatitis due to drugs and medicaments (L23.3, L24.4, L25.1, L27.0-L27.1)
  • endosseous dental implant failure (M27.6-)
  • floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) (intraoperative) H21.81
  • intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specific body system (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95, K91.-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
  • plateau iris syndrome (post-iridectomy) (postprocedural) H21.82
  • poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Child Codes (4)

T81.10

Postprocedural shock unspecified

T81.11

Postprocedural cardiogenic shock

T81.12

Postprocedural septic shock

T81.19

Other postprocedural shock

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T81.1?

ICD-10-CM code T81.1 represents "Postprocedural shock". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T81.1 a billable code?

No, T81.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under T81.1.

What chapter is T81.1 in?

T81.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T81.1?

T81.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); anaphylactic shock NOS (T78.2); and 7 more.

What are the subcategories under T81.1?

T81.1 has 4 child codes, including: T81.10 (Postprocedural shock unspecified), T81.11 (Postprocedural cardiogenic shock), T81.12 (Postprocedural septic shock), T81.19 (Other postprocedural shock).

Are additional codes required with T81.1?

Yes, when using T81.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T81.1?

T81.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C3263891, C0496132. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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