T81.82XS ICD-10-CM Code: Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure, sequela
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.
- MS-DRG 922 — OTHER INJURY, POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC (MDC 21)
- MS-DRG 923 — OTHER INJURY, POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECT DIAGNOSES WITHOUT MCC (MDC 21)
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
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T81.82XS 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.
- hypothermia following anesthesia (T88.51) Compare T81.82XS vs T88.51 →
- malignant hyperpyrexia due to anesthesia (T88.3) Compare T81.82XS vs T88.3 →
- complications following immunization (T88.0-T88.1) Compare T81.82XS vs T88.0 →
- complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection (T80.-) Compare T81.82XS vs T80 →
- complications of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-) Compare T81.82XS vs T86 →
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- complication of prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82-T85) Compare T81.82XS vs T82 →
- dermatitis due to drugs and medicaments (L23.3, L24.4, L25.1, L27.0-L27.1) Compare T81.82XS vs L23.3 →
- endosseous dental implant failure (M27.6-) Compare T81.82XS vs 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.-) Compare T81.82XS vs D78 →
- ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-) Compare T81.82XS vs J95.0 →
- 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) Compare T81.82XS vs T36 →
- any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
- artificial opening status (Z93.-) Compare T81.82XS vs Z93 →
- closure of external stoma (Z43.-) Compare T81.82XS vs Z43 →
- fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-) Compare T81.82XS vs Z44 →
- burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32) Compare T81.82XS vs T20 →
- complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) Compare T81.82XS vs O00 →
- mechanical complication of respirator ventilator
- poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6) Compare T81.82XS vs T36 →
- postprocedural fever (R50.82) Compare T81.82XS vs R50.82 →
- cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0) Compare T81.82XS vs G97.0 →
- colostomy malfunction (K94.0-) Compare T81.82XS vs K94.0 →
- disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87) Compare T81.82XS vs E86 →
- functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-I97.1) Compare T81.82XS vs I97.0 →
- 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.-) Compare T81.82XS vs D78 →
- postgastric surgery syndromes (K91.1) Compare T81.82XS vs K91.1 →
- postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1) Compare T81.82XS vs M96.1 →
- postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2) Compare T81.82XS vs I97.2 →
- postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2) Compare T81.82XS vs K91.2 →
- ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851) Compare T81.82XS vs J95.851 →
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)
Change history
No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2016 baseline of the change ledger.
Verify Before Coding
- Billable — reportable as written.
From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.
Contextual Map
Every relationship of T81.82XS 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 Excludes2 notes
- T88 — Other complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified [Excludes2](via T81.-): “complication following procedure NEC (T81.-)”
Referenced by Code First instructions
- J98.51 — Mediastinitis [Code First](via T81.-): “underlying condition, if applicable, such as postoperative mediastinitis (T81.-)”
Clinical classification (CCSR)
- INJ076 — Complication, sequela [CCSR]
Potential MS-DRG
- DRG 922 — OTHER INJURY, POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER INJURY, POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC (MDC 21)”
- DRG 923 — OTHER INJURY, POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECT DIAGNOSES WITHOUT MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER INJURY, POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECT DIAGNOSES WITHOUT MCC (MDC 21)”
Nearest codes (40)
- T81 — Complications of procedures, 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]
- T81.711A — Complication of renal artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter [Sibling]
- T81.711D — Complication of renal artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter [Sibling]
- and 32 more
Referenced by Other Codes
Clinical classification (AHRQ CCSR):INJ076 — Complication, sequela (default).
Clinical Classifications Software Refined (CCSR) for ICD-10-CM Diagnoses. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
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 922 (MDC 21), DRG 923 (MDC 21).
From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual (Appendices B and C). Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.
Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name T81.82XS or its code family.
1 Excludes2 notes: T88 (via T81.-).
1 Code First instructions: J98.51 (via T81.-).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does T81.82XS 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 T81.82XS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T81.81XD — Complication of inhalation therapy, subsequent encounter
- T81.81XS — Complication of inhalation therapy, sequela
- T81.82 — Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure
- T81.82XA — Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure, initial encounter
- T81.82XD — Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure, subsequent encounter
- T81.83 — Persistent postprocedural fistula
- T81.83XA — Persistent postprocedural fistula, initial encounter
- T81.83XD — Persistent postprocedural fistula, subsequent encounter
- T81.83XS — Persistent postprocedural fistula, sequela
- T81.89 — Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified