Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T82.338 is the diagnosis code for Leakage of other vascular grafts. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where T82.338 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T82.338 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T82.338 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Leakage of other vascular grafts". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T82.338 is T82.33 ("Leakage of other vascular grafts"). T82.338 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T82.338 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.
Use T82.338 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Leakage of other vascular grafts" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Leakage of other vascular grafts is T82.338.
Yes, T82.338 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T82.338 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T82.338 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.