T82.49
Billable

Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter

Billable / Specific Code

What is Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter?

ICD-10-CM T82.49 is the diagnosis code for Other complication of vascular dialysis 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 T82.49

✅ This Code Includes

  • Obstruction (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter
  • Perforation of vascular dialysis catheter
  • Protrusion of vascular dialysis catheter

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T82.49 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T82.49 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T82.49 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T82.49 mean?

T82.49 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other complication of vascular dialysis 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 T82.49?

The parent code of T82.49 is T82.4 ("Mechanical complication of vascular dialysis catheter"). T82.49 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T82.49 in?

T82.49 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 T82.49?

Use T82.49 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other complication of vascular dialysis 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 Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter is T82.49.

Can T82.49 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T82.49 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T82.49 in?

T82.49 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T82.49 valid for 2026?

Yes, T82.49 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
T82.49
Other complication of vascular dialysis 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