ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Stitch abscess
Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › stitch”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Stitch abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for Stitch abscess is T81.41 (Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on T81.41.
Within T81.4 (infection following a procedure), T81.41 is specifically for infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site. Related codes cover unspecified (T81.40), deep incisional surgical site (T81.42), organ and space surgical site (T81.43), sepsis following a procedure (T81.44) 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 for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
More specific Stitch abscess codes (official index)
- following an obstetrical procedure O86.01 — Infection of obstetric surgical wound, superficial incisional site
Common questions about Stitch abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Stitch abscess?
- T81.41 — Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O86.01.
Is T81.41 billable?
- No. T81.41 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.