T84.125
Non-billableDisplacement of internal fixation device of left femur
Displacement of internal fixation device of left femur
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 status (Z93.-)
- closure of external stoma (Z43.-)
- fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-)
- burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32)
- complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)
- poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)
- postprocedural fever (R50.82)
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)
- colostomy malfunction (K94.0-)
- disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87)
- functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-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 syndromes (K91.1)
- postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1)
- postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2)
- postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2)
- ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851)
- failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissues (T86.-)
- fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate (M96.6)
- mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of feet (T84.2-)
- mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of fingers (T84.2-)
- mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of hands (T84.2-)
- mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of toes (T84.2-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displacement of internal fixation device of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for displacement of internal fixation device of left femur is T84.125. The full clinical description is "Displacement of internal fixation device of left femur". T84.125 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T84.125 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T84.125 represents "Displacement of internal fixation device of left femur". 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 T84.125 a billable code?
No, T84.125 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T84.125.
What chapter is T84.125 in?
T84.125 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T84.125?
T84.125 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 T84.125?
T84.125 has 3 child codes, including: T84.125A (Displacement of internal fixation device of left femur, init), T84.125D (Displacement of internal fixation device of left femur, subs), T84.125S (Displacement of int fix of left femur, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T84.125?
Yes, when using T84.125 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T84.125?
T84.125 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2890637. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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