T81.711A: Complication of renal artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
T81.711A, complication of renal artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 4 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 20 HCPCS Level II codes, including C8900 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen), C8901 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen), C8902 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed…). The articles come from 4 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with T81.711A as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8900 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8901 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8902 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8909 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8910 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8911 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8912 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8913 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8914 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8918 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8919 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8920 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8931 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8932 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8933 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8934 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8935 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8936 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| A9585 | Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q9953 | Injection, iron-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, per ml | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing T81.711A
- A56805: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 12 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33633, L34372, L34865
- A56747: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 18 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33633, L34372, L34865
- A56775: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 18 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34424
- A57206: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34220
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other T81 diagnoses (Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified)
- T81.718A — Complication of other artery following a procedure, not elsewhere…
- T81.72XA — Complication of vein following a procedure, not elsewhere…
- T81.10XA — Postprocedural shock unspecified, initial encounter
- T81.11XA — Postprocedural cardiogenic shock, initial encounter
- T81.12XA — Postprocedural septic shock, initial encounter
- T81.19XA — Other postprocedural shock, initial encounter
- T81.320A — Disruption or dehiscence of gastrointestinal tract anastomosis…
- T81.321A — Disruption or dehiscence of closure of internal operation (surgical)…
- T81.328A — Disruption or dehiscence of closure of other specified internal…
- T81.329A — Deep disruption or dehiscence of operation wound, unspecified…
- T81.40XA — Infection following a procedure, unspecified, initial encounter
- T81.41XA — Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical…
- T81.42XA — Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site…
- T81.43XA — Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site…
- T81.44XA — Sepsis following a procedure, initial encounter
- T81.49XA — Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial…
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover T81.711A (Complication of renal artery following a procedure, not…)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 4 Medicare billing and coding articles list T81.711A as a covered diagnosis for 20 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 T81.711A?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are C8900 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen, 3 articles); C8901 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen, 3 articles); C8902 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed…, 3 articles); C8909 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest…, 3 articles); C8910 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest…, 3 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list T81.711A?
A56805 (Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)); A56747 (Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)); A56775 (Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography), and 1 more article.
What is ICD-10-CM code T81.711A?
T81.711A is the ICD-10-CM code for complication of renal artery following a procedure, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter, in category T81 (Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified), chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under C8900
- Watch C8900 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for C8900
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes · All diagnoses · HCPCS lookup