ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Thrombophlebitis postoperative: T81.72
The ICD-10-CM index points "Thrombophlebitis postoperative" to T81.72, Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified. T81.72 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example T81.72XA, Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in T81
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- T81Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.1Postprocedural shockHeader
- T81.10Postprocedural shock unspecifiedHeader
- T81.11Postprocedural cardiogenic shockHeader
- T81.12Postprocedural septic shockHeader
- T81.19Other postprocedural shockHeader
- T81.3Disruption of wound, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.30Disruption of wound, unspecifiedHeader
- T81.31Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.32Disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.33Disruption of traumatic injury wound repairHeader
- T81.4Infection following a procedureHeader
- T81.40Infection following a procedure, unspecifiedHeader
- T81.41Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical siteHeader
- T81.42Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical siteHeader
- T81.43Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical siteHeader
- T81.44Sepsis following a procedureHeader
- T81.49Infection following a procedure, other surgical siteHeader
- T81.5Complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedureHeader
- T81.50Unspecified complication of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedureHeader
- T81.51Adhesions due to foreign body accidentally left in body following procedureHeader
- T81.52Obstruction due to foreign body accidentally left in body following procedureHeader
- T81.53Perforation due to foreign body accidentally left in body following procedureHeader
- T81.59Other complications of foreign body accidentally left in body following procedureHeader
- T81.6Acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedureHeader
- T81.60Unspecified acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedureHeader
- T81.61Aseptic peritonitis due to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedureHeader
- T81.69Other acute reaction to foreign substance accidentally left during a procedureHeader
- T81.7Vascular complications following a procedure, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.71Complication of artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.72Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.8Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.81Complication of inhalation therapyHeader
- T81.82Emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedureHeader
- T81.83Persistent postprocedural fistulaHeader
- T81.89Other complications of procedures, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- T81.9Unspecified complication of procedureHeader
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
From T81. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From T81.7. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From T81.7. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
From T81. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
- T88.0-T88.1Complications following immunization
- T80.-Complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection
- T86.-Complications of transplanted organs and tissue
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- T82-T85Complication of prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- L23.3, L24.4, L25.1, L27.0-L27.1Dermatitis due to drugs and medicaments
- M27.6-Endosseous dental implant failure
- H21.81Floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) (intraoperative) H21.81
- D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95, K91.-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specific body system
- J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-Ostomy complications
- H21.82Plateau iris syndrome (post-iridectomy) (postprocedural) H21.82
- T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals
Related pages
- T81.72 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category T81Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Thrombophlebitis postoperative?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Thrombophlebitis postoperative" to T81.72, Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified. T81.72 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example T81.72XA, Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter.
Is T81.72 billable?
No. T81.72 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What documentation notes apply to T81.72?
The CDC tabular list gives 3 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 14 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented), 1 "use additional code" note for T81.72 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is T81.72 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.