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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for postprocedural sepsis

T81.44

Sepsis following a procedure

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sepsis (generalized) (unspecified organism) › postprocedural”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding postprocedural sepsis

The ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural sepsis is T81.44 (Sepsis following a procedure).

Within T81.4 (infection following a procedure), T81.44 is specifically for sepsis following a procedure. Related codes cover unspecified (T81.40), superficial incisional surgical site (T81.41), deep incisional surgical site (T81.42), organ and space surgical site (T81.43) and other surgical site (T81.49).

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 to identify the sepsis: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

Common questions about postprocedural sepsis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for postprocedural sepsis?

T81.44 — Sepsis following a procedure (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T81.44 billable?

No. T81.44 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.