T84
Non-billableComplications of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grft
Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
- •artificial opening statusZ93
- •closure of external stomaZ43
- •fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic deviceZ44
- •burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiationT20-T32
- •complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator]J95.850
- •poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)T36-T65
- •postprocedural feverR50.82
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- •cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal punctureG97.0
- •colostomy malfunctionK94.0
- •disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalanceE86-E87
- •functional disturbances following cardiac surgeryI97.0-I97.1
- •intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,D78, E36, E89, G97.3, G97.4, H59.3, H59, H95.2, H95.3, I97.4, I97.5, J95.6, J95.7, K91.6, L76, M96, N99
- •ostomy complications, ,J95.0, K94, N99.5
- •postgastric surgery syndromesK91.1
- •postlaminectomy syndrome NECM96.1
- •postmastectomy lymphedema syndromeI97.2
- •postsurgical blind-loop syndromeK91.2
- •ventilator associated pneumoniaJ95.851
- •failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissuesT86
- •fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plateM96.6
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Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (10)
T84.0Mechanical complication of internal joint prosthesis
T84.1Mechanical complication of int fix of bones of limb
T84.2Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones
T84.3Mechanical complication of bone devices, implants and grafts
T84.4Mech comp of internal orth devices, implants and grafts
T84.5Infect/inflm reaction due to internal joint prosthesis
T84.6Infect/inflm reaction due to internal fixation device
T84.7Infect/inflm reaction due to oth int orth prosth dev/grft
T84.8Oth complications of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grft
T84.9Unsp complication of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grft
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
UMLS
- Complications of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grftC0496151
- Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and graftsC0496151
- Unsp complication of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grftC0496151
- Unspecified complication of internal orthopedic prosthetic device, implant and graftC0496151
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for complications of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grft?
The ICD-10-CM code for complications of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grft is T84. The full clinical description is "Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts". T84 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T84 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T84 represents “Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T84 a billable code?
No, T84 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under T84.
What chapter is T84 in?
T84 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T84?
T84 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T84?
T84 has 10 child codes, including: T84.0 (Mechanical complication of internal joint prosthesis), T84.1 (Mechanical complication of int fix of bones of limb), T84.2 (Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones), T84.3 (Mechanical complication of bone devices, implants and grafts), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with T84?
Yes, when using T84, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T84?
T84 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496151. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T84 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like complications of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grft affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T84?
T84 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE8Z (Injury or harm arising from surgical or medical care, not elsewhere classified, unspecified).
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