T80.219
Billable

Unspecified infection due to central venous catheter

Billable / Specific Code

What is Unspecified infection due to central venous catheter?

ICD-10-CM T80.219 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified infection due to central venous catheter. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for T80.219

✅ This Code Includes

  • Central line-associated infection NOS
  • Unspecified infection due to Hickman catheter
  • Unspecified infection due to peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
  • Unspecified infection due to portacath (port-a-cath)
  • Unspecified infection due to pulmonary artery catheter
  • Unspecified infection due to triple lumen catheter
  • Unspecified infection due to umbilical venous catheter

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T80.219 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T80.219 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T80.219 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T80.219 mean?

T80.219 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified infection due to central venous catheter". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T80.219?

The parent code of T80.219 is T80.21 ("Infection due to central venous catheter"). T80.219 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T80.219 in?

T80.219 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.

When should I use T80.219?

Use T80.219 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified infection due to central venous catheter" 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 Unspecified infection due to central venous catheter?

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified infection due to central venous catheter is T80.219.

Can T80.219 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T80.219 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T80.219 in?

T80.219 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T80.219 valid for 2026?

Yes, T80.219 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
T80.219
Unspecified infection due to central venous catheter
Billable / 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