T81.83 Persistent postprocedural fistula

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The ICD-10-CM code for Persistent postprocedural fistula is T81.83 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Section
T80-T88: Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)
Category T81
95 codes (80 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to T81.83:

  • Fistula (cutaneous) › postoperative, persistent
  • Complication (s) (from) (of) › surgical procedure (on) › fistula (persistent postoperative)
Code Also
  • , if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)
Use Additional Code
  • code, if known, for site of fistula such as:
  • anal fistula (K60.3-)
  • anorectal fistula (K60.5-)
  • bladder fistula (N32.2)
  • other female intestinal-genital tract fistulae (N82.4)

Official Coding Guidelines

Sequence blood vessel/nerve injury first (fragment)

injury is to the blood vessels or nerves, that injury should be sequenced first.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.19.b.2
Do not assign injury codes for iatrogenic injuries; code complication

3) Iatrogenic injuries Injury codes from Chapter 19 should not be assigned for injuries that occur during, or as a result of, a medical intervention. Assign the appropriate complication code(s).

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.19.b.3

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Related Codes

Parent Code

T81.8 Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

Other Codes Under T81.8

T81.81 Complication of inhalation therapy T81.82 Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure T81.89 Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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