T81.44
Billable codeSepsis following a procedure
The ICD-10 code for sepsis following a procedure is T81.44.
Clinical notes
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 the sepsis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •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.
Related codes in this category
- T81.40Infection following a procedure, unspecified
- T81.41Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site
- T81.42Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site
- T81.43Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site
- T81.49Infection following a procedure, other surgical site
- T81.44Sepsis following a procedure