ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
T84.033A Mechanical loosening of internal left knee prosthetic joint, initial encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for the initial encounter: the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition (for example surgery, an emergency department visit or evaluation by a new clinician).
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Other codes in T84
357 complete codes in this category.
- T84.031AMechanical loosening of internal left hip prosthetic joint, initial encounter
- T84.031DMechanical loosening of internal left hip prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter
- T84.031SMechanical loosening of internal left hip prosthetic joint, sequela
- T84.032AMechanical loosening of internal right knee prosthetic joint, initial encounter
- T84.032DMechanical loosening of internal right knee prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter
- T84.032SMechanical loosening of internal right knee prosthetic joint, sequela
- T84.033AMechanical loosening of internal left knee prosthetic joint, initial encounter
- T84.033DMechanical loosening of internal left knee prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter
- T84.033SMechanical loosening of internal left knee prosthetic joint, sequela
- T84.038AMechanical loosening of other internal prosthetic joint, initial encounter
- T84.038DMechanical loosening of other internal prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter
- T84.038SMechanical loosening of other internal prosthetic joint, sequela
Documentation tips
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- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to T84.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has T84, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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