AutoICD API

T85.615

Non-billable

Breakdown of other nervous sys device, implant or graft

Breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T80-T88

Parent Code

T85.61

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Breakdown (mechanical) of intrathecal infusion pump

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 tissue (T86.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this 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)

Child Codes (3)

T85.615A

Brkdwn other nervous sys device, implant or graft, init

BillableT85.615D

Brkdwn other nervous sys device, implant or graft, subs

BillableT85.615S

Brkdwn other nervous sys device, implant or graft, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for breakdown of other nervous sys device, implant or graft?

The ICD-10-CM code for breakdown of other nervous sys device, implant or graft is T85.615. The full clinical description is "Breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft". T85.615 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T85.615 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T85.615 represents "Breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft". 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 T85.615 a billable code?

No, T85.615 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 T85.615.

What chapter is T85.615 in?

T85.615 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T85.615?

T85.615 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 T85.615?

T85.615 has 3 child codes, including: T85.615A (Brkdwn other nervous sys device, implant or graft, init), T85.615D (Brkdwn other nervous sys device, implant or graft, subs), T85.615S (Brkdwn other nervous sys device, implant or graft, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T85.615?

Yes, when using T85.615 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 T85.615?

T85.615 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4270525, C4270524. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI

Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.

Try FreeView API Docs

Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.