T84.197
Non-billableMech compl of int fix of bone of left lower leg
Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg
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
- •mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of feetT84.2
- •mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of fingersT84.2
- •mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of handsT84.2
- •mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of toesT84.2
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
T84.190Mech compl of internal fixation device of right humerus
T84.191Mech compl of internal fixation device of left humerus
T84.192Mech compl of int fix of bone of right forearm
T84.193Mech compl of int fix of bone of left forearm
T84.194Mech compl of internal fixation device of right femur
T84.195Mech compl of internal fixation device of left femur
T84.196Mech compl of int fix of bone of right lower leg
T84.199Mech compl of internal fixation device of unsp bone of limb
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mech compl of int fix of bone of left lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for mech compl of int fix of bone of left lower leg is T84.197. The full clinical description is "Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg". T84.197 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T84.197 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T84.197 represents “Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg”. 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 T84.197 a billable code?
No, T84.197 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 T84.197.
What chapter is T84.197 in?
T84.197 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T84.197?
T84.197 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 T84.197?
T84.197 has 3 child codes, including: T84.197A (Mech compl of int fix of bone of left lower leg, init), T84.197D (Mech compl of int fix of bone of left lower leg, subs), T84.197S (Mech compl of int fix of bone of left lower leg, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T84.197?
Yes, when using T84.197, 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 T84.197?
T84.197 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2890685. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T84.197 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like mech compl of int fix of bone of left lower leg 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 T84.197?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T84.197 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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