T84.49
Non-billableMech compl of internal orth devices, implants and grafts
Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic 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
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts NOS
- Obstruction (mechanical) of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- Perforation of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- Protrusion of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
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)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Mech comp of internal orth devices, implants and graftsC0478494
- Mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and graftsC0478494
- Mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts NOSC0478494
- Mech compl of internal orth devices, implants and graftsC1561666
- Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and graftsC1561666
- Obstruction (mechanical) of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and graftsC2890790
- Perforation of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and graftsC2890791
- Protrusion of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and graftsC2890792
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mech compl of internal orth devices, implants and grafts?
The ICD-10-CM code for mech compl of internal orth devices, implants and grafts is T84.49. The full clinical description is "Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts". T84.49 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T84.49 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T84.49 represents "Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic 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 T84.49 a billable code?
No, T84.49 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under T84.49.
What chapter is T84.49 in?
T84.49 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T84.49?
T84.49 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 T84.49?
T84.49 has 2 child codes, including: T84.490 (Other mechanical complication of muscle and tendon graft), T84.498 (Mech compl of internal orth devices, implants and grafts).
Are additional codes required with T84.49?
Yes, when using T84.49 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 T84.49?
T84.49 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0478494, C1561666, C2890790, C2890791, C2890792. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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