Non-healing Wound ICD-10

Question:

Should ICD-10 T81.31X– be reported for non-healing healing wounds?

Answer:

Thank you for your great question!

It would not be appropriate to report a non-healing wound with ICD-10 T81.31X, as this code is for the disruption of a closed wound.

There is no straightforward way to look up the ICD-10 code for a non-healing wound, either! That is because there is no specific code.

In this instance, ICD-10 T81.89X– would be assigned for the non-healing wound.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 2/13/25.