T80.211
Billable

Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter

Billable / Specific Code

What is Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter?

ICD-10-CM T80.211 is the diagnosis code for Bloodstream 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 T80.211

✅ This Code Includes

  • Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) NOS
  • Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
  • Bloodstream infection due to Hickman catheter
  • Bloodstream infection due to peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
  • Bloodstream infection due to portacath (port-a-cath)
  • Bloodstream infection due to pulmonary artery catheter
  • Bloodstream infection due to triple lumen catheter
  • Bloodstream infection due to umbilical venous catheter

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T80.211 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T80.211 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T80.211 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T80.211 mean?

T80.211 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Bloodstream 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 T80.211?

The parent code of T80.211 is T80.21 ("Infection due to central venous catheter"). T80.211 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T80.211 in?

T80.211 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 T80.211?

Use T80.211 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Bloodstream 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 Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter?

The ICD-10-CM code for Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter is T80.211.

Can T80.211 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T80.211 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T80.211 in?

T80.211 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T80.211 valid for 2026?

Yes, T80.211 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
T80.211
Bloodstream 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