T80.2
Non-Billable

Infections following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Infections following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection?

ICD-10-CM T80.2 is the diagnosis code for Infections following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection. This code falls under the section "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for T80.2

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in T80.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • infections specified as due to prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82.6-T82.7, T83.5-T83.6, T84.5-T84.7, T85.7)
  • postprocedural infections (T81.4-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T80.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 3 entries
T80.21Infection due to central venous catheterNon-BillableT80.211Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheterBillableT80.212Local infection due to central venous catheterBillableT80.218Other infection due to central venous catheterBillableT80.219Unspecified infection due to central venous catheterBillableT80.22Acute infection following transfusion, infusion, or injection of blood and blood productsBillableT80.29Infection following other infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injectionBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T80.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T80.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T80.2 mean?

T80.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Infections following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T80.2?

The parent code of T80.2 is T80 ("Complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection"). T80.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T80.2 in?

T80.2 is located in Section T80-T88 — "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of T80.2?

T80.2 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T80.21, T80.22, T80.29.

When should I use T80.2?

Use T80.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Infections following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Infections following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection?

The ICD-10-CM code for Infections following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection is T80.2.

Can T80.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T80.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T80.2 in?

T80.2 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T80.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, T80.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T80.2
Infections following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T80-T88 — Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
2026 ICD-10-CM