ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for wound dehiscence
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dehiscence (of) › wound”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding wound dehiscence
The ICD-10-CM code for wound dehiscence is T81.30 (Disruption of wound, unspecified). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on T81.30.
Within T81.3, choose T81.30 (wound, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified (T81.31), internal operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified (T81.32) and traumatic injury wound repair (T81.33).
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 wound dehiscence codes (official index)
- traumatic repair T81.33 — Disruption of traumatic injury wound repair
Common questions about wound dehiscence ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for wound dehiscence?
- T81.30 — Disruption of wound, unspecified (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: T81.33.
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic repair wound dehiscence?
- T81.33 — Disruption of traumatic injury wound repair (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is T81.30 billable?
- No. T81.30 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.