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T81.72XD ICD-10-CM Code: Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)

MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0, Appendix B.

A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (T81.72D).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T81.72XD in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions generally not reported together with this code (Excludes1) -- an error unless the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • Use additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
  • Use additional code(s) to identify the specified condition resulting from the complication
  • Use additional code to identify devices involved and details of circumstances (Y62-Y82)

Frequently Compared Codes

The official Excludes notes on T81.72XD name these codes. Each comparison page covers when the two can — or must not — be reported together.

Change history

No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2016 baseline of the change ledger.

Verify Before Coding

  • No Medicare Code Editor or MS-DRG Definitions Manual restrictions apply to this code.

From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.

Relationships & Classification

Other codes that name T81.72XD or its code family, from the CMS ICD-10-CM tabular instructional notes. Tabular-note edges are stored at the code family level that carries each note.

1 Excludes1 notes: T79.0 (via T81.7.-).

3 Excludes2 notes across 2 chapters: I26 (via T81.7.-), T80.1 (via T81.7.-), T88 (via T81.-).

1 Code First instructions: J98.51 (via T81.-).

Potential MS-DRG Relationships (FY2026)

Not on the CMS CC/MCC list — as a secondary diagnosis this code does not change MS-DRG severity.

Named in the grouper logic of 2 MS-DRGs: DRG 949 (MDC 23), DRG 950 (MDC 23).

From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual (Appendices B and C). Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.

Clinical classification (AHRQ CCSR):INJ072 — Complication of other surgical or medical care, injury, subsequent encounter (default).

Clinical Classifications Software Refined (CCSR) for ICD-10-CM Diagnoses. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Related Codes

Same injury, other encounter phase

Same injury, coded at a different phase of treatment via the 7th character.

T81.72XA — Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter Compare T81.72XD vs T81.72XA →, T81.72XS — Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, sequela

Same clinical category (CCSR)

AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software groups these diagnoses under the same clinical category (Complication of other surgical or medical care, injury, subsequent encounter).

T81.597D — Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following removal of catheter or packing, subsequent encounter, T81.598D — Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following other procedure, subsequent encounter, T81.599D — Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following unspecified procedure, subsequent encounter, T81.60XD — Unspecified acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedure, subsequent encounter, T81.61XD — Aseptic peritonitis due to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedure, subsequent encounter, T81.69XD — Other acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedure, subsequent encounter, T81.710D — Complication of mesenteric artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter, T81.711D — Complication of renal artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter, T81.718D — Complication of other artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter, T81.719D — Complication of unspecified artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter, T81.81XD — Complication of inhalation therapy, subsequent encounter, T81.82XD — Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure, subsequent encounter, T81.83XD — Persistent postprocedural fistula, subsequent encounter, T81.89XD — Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter, T81.9XXD — Unspecified complication of procedure, subsequent encounter, T84.410D — Breakdown (mechanical) of muscle and tendon graft, subsequent encounter, T84.420D — Displacement of muscle and tendon graft, subsequent encounter, T84.490D — Other mechanical complication of muscle and tendon graft, subsequent encounter, T85.01XD — Breakdown (mechanical) of ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt, subsequent encounter, T85.02XD — Displacement of ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt, subsequent encounter, +209 more

Contextual Map

Every relationship of T81.72XD in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.

Hierarchy

  • S00-T88 — Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) (S00-T88) [Hierarchy]
  • T80-T88 — Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified [Hierarchy]

Referenced by Excludes1 notes

  • T79.0 — Air embolism (traumatic) [Excludes1](via T81.7.-): “air embolism following procedure NEC (T81.7-)” · check together

Referenced by Excludes2 notes

  • I26 — Pulmonary embolism [Excludes2](via T81.7.-): “pulmonary embolism due to complications of surgical and medical care (T80.0, T81.7-, T82.8-)” · check together
  • T80.1 — Vascular complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection [Excludes2](via T81.7.-): “postprocedural vascular complications (T81.7-)” · check together
  • T88 — Other complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified [Excludes2](via T81.-): “complication following procedure NEC (T81.-)” · check together

Referenced by Code First instructions

  • J98.51 — Mediastinitis [Code First](via T81.-): “underlying condition, if applicable, such as postoperative mediastinitis (T81.-)” · check together

Clinical classification (CCSR)

  • INJ072 — Complication of other surgical or medical care, injury, subsequent encounter [CCSR]

Potential MS-DRG

  • DRG 949 — AFTERCARE WITH CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “AFTERCARE WITH CC/MCC (MDC 23)”
  • DRG 950 — AFTERCARE WITHOUT CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “AFTERCARE WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 23)”

MDC crossing · procedures (1235)

  • MDC 23 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services [MDC crossing]: “Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
  • F003GKZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Audiovisual Equipment [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Audiovisual Equipment — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • F003GMZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Augmentative / Alternative Communication Equipment [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Augmentative / Alternative Communication Equipment — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • F003GPZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Computer [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Computer — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • F003GYZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Other Equipment [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Other Equipment — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • F003GZZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • and 1230 more

Nearest codes (40)

  • T81 — Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified [Sibling]
  • T81.7 — Vascular complications following a procedure, not elsewhere classified [Sibling]
  • T81.71 — Complication of artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified [Sibling]
  • T81.710 — Complication of mesenteric artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified [Sibling]
  • T81.710A — Complication of mesenteric artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter [Sibling]
  • T81.710D — Complication of mesenteric artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter [Sibling]
  • T81.710S — Complication of mesenteric artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, sequela [Sibling]
  • T81.711 — Complication of renal artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified [Sibling]
  • and 32 more

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does T81.72XD require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T81.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T81.72XD in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T81.719A — Complication of unspecified artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
  • T81.719D — Complication of unspecified artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
  • T81.719S — Complication of unspecified artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, sequela
  • T81.72 — Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified
  • T81.72XA — Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
  • T81.72XS — Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, sequela
  • T81.8 — Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
  • T81.81 — Complication of inhalation therapy
  • T81.81XA — Complication of inhalation therapy, initial encounter
  • T81.81XD — Complication of inhalation therapy, subsequent encounter

View all codes in the T81 family