T81.12

Billable code

Postprocedural septic shock

The ICD-10 code for postprocedural septic shock is T81.12.

Clinical notes

Code first

This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. Coding convention requires the underlying (etiology) code to be sequenced first, with this code listed second.

underlying infection

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

Postprocedural endotoxic shock resulting from a procedure, not elsewhere classified
Postprocedural gram-negative shock resulting from a procedure, not elsewhere classified

Use additional code

This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.

code, to identify any associated acute organ dysfunction, if applicable

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•This code represents a manifestation. Documentation should identify the underlying condition, which must be coded first.
•If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

Clinical notes

Code first

Also known as

Use additional code

Documentation support

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