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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for postoperative phlebitis

T81.72

Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Phlebitis (infective) (pyemic) (septic) (suppurative) › postoperative”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding postoperative phlebitis

The ICD-10-CM code for postoperative phlebitis is T81.72 (Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified).

Within T81.7 (vascular complications following a procedure, not elsewhere classified), T81.72 is specifically for complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified. Related codes cover artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified (T81.71).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Use an additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

Common questions about postoperative phlebitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for postoperative phlebitis?

T81.72 — Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere classified (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T81.72 billable?

No. T81.72 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.