Table 1.

ICD-10 Algorithm to Define Sternal Wound Infection

ICD-10 Code	Definition
T81.3	Disruption of operation wound, not elsewhere classified (includes: dehiscence/rupture of wound)
T81.4	Infection following a procedure, not elsewhere classified (includes: intra-abdominal post procedural, stitch post procedural, subphrenic post procedural, wound post procedural, sepsis post procedural)
T82.7	Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts
M86.1	Other acute osteomyelitis
M86.2	Subacute osteomyelitis
M86.8	Other osteomyelitis