T81.60XS is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedure, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedure, sequela (ICD-10-CM T81.60XS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Unspecified acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedure, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code T81.60S. Excludes2 (not included here): complications of foreign body accidentally left in body cavity or operation wound following procedure T81.5-; complications following immunization T88.0-T88.1; complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection T80.-; complications of transplanted organs and tissue T86.-; specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:; 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.-); ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-); 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); 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; poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6); postprocedural fever R50.82; 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.-); 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. Use additional code: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T81.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T81.60XS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- complications of foreign body accidentally left in body cavity or operation wound following procedure T81.5-
- complications following immunization T88.0-T88.1
- complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection T80.-
- complications of transplanted organs and tissue T86.-
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- 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.-)
- ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
- 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)
- 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
- poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)
- postprocedural fever R50.82
- 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.-)
- 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
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
- code(s) to identify the specified condition resulting from the complication
- code to identify devices involved and details of circumstances Y62-Y82
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does T81.60XS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T81.
Can T81.60XS be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, T81.60XS and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: complications of foreign body accidentally left in body cavity or operation wound following procedure (T81.5-); complications following immunization (T88.0-T88.1); complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection (T80.-); complications of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-).
Is an additional code needed with T81.60XS?
Use additional code(s) to specify: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5); code(s) to identify the specified condition resulting from the complication; code to identify devices involved and details of circumstances (Y62-Y82).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T81.60XS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T81 — Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
- T81.1 — Postprocedural shock
- T81.10 — Postprocedural shock unspecified
- T81.10XA — Postprocedural shock unspecified, initial encounter
- T81.10XD — Postprocedural shock unspecified, subsequent encounter
- T81.10XS — Postprocedural shock unspecified, sequela
- T81.11 — Postprocedural cardiogenic shock
- T81.11XA — Postprocedural cardiogenic shock, initial encounter
- T81.11XD — Postprocedural cardiogenic shock, subsequent encounter
- T81.11XS — Postprocedural cardiogenic shock, sequela
View all 40 codes in the T81 family