T81.82⚠ Requires 7th Character

Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure

⚠ 7th Character Required

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

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to T81.82:

Ainitial encounterT81.82XADsubsequent encounterT81.82XDSsequelaT81.82XS

Sub-codes of T81.82(3)

T81.82 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

T81.82AEmphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure, initial…✓ BillableT81.82DEmphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure, subsequ…✓ BillableT81.82SEmphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├T80-T88Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)├T81Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
└T81.82Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure

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