T85.191
Non-billableMech compl of implnt elec nstim of peripheral nerve lead
Other mechanical complication of implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve electrode (lead)
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
- Other mechanical complication of electrode (lead) for cranial nerve neurostimulators
- Other mechanical complication of electrode (lead) for gastric neurostimulator
- Other mechanical complication of electrode (lead) for sacral nerve neurostimulator
- Other mechanical complication of electrode (lead) for vagal nerve neurostimulators
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 tissueT86
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
UMLS
- Mech compl of implnt elec nstim of peripheral nerve leadC4270498
- Other mechanical complication of implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve electrode (lead)C4270498
- Other mechanical complication of electrode (lead) for cranial nerve neurostimulatorsC4270499
- Other mechanical complication of electrode (lead) for gastric neurostimulatorC4270500
- Other mechanical complication of electrode (lead) for sacral nerve neurostimulatorC4270501
- Other mechanical complication of electrode (lead) for vagal nerve neurostimulatorsC4270502
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mech compl of implnt elec nstim of peripheral nerve lead?
The ICD-10-CM code for mech compl of implnt elec nstim of peripheral nerve lead is T85.191. The full clinical description is "Other mechanical complication of implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve electrode (lead)". T85.191 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T85.191 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T85.191 represents “Other mechanical complication of implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve electrode (lead)”. 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 T85.191 a billable code?
No, T85.191 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 T85.191.
What chapter is T85.191 in?
T85.191 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T85.191?
T85.191 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 T85.191?
T85.191 has 3 child codes, including: T85.191A (Mech compl of implnt elec nstim of prph nrv lead, init), T85.191D (Mech compl of implnt elec nstim of prph nrv lead, subs), T85.191S (Mech compl of implnt elec nstim of prph nrv lead, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T85.191?
Yes, when using T85.191, 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 T85.191?
T85.191 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4270498, C4270499, C4270500, C4270501, C4270502. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T85.191 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like mech compl of implnt elec nstim of peripheral nerve lead 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 T85.191?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T85.191 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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