ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Painful wire sutures: T81.89
The ICD-10-CM index points "Painful wire sutures" to T81.89, Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified. T81.89 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example T81.89XA, Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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