ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
T84.120A Displacement of internal fixation device of right humerus, 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.
- T84.117ABreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg, initial encounter
- T84.117DBreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg, subsequent encounter
- T84.117SBreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg, sequela
- T84.119ABreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, initial encounter
- T84.119DBreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, subsequent encounter
- T84.119SBreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, sequela
- T84.120ADisplacement of internal fixation device of right humerus, initial encounter
- T84.120DDisplacement of internal fixation device of right humerus, subsequent encounter
- T84.120SDisplacement of internal fixation device of right humerus, sequela
- T84.121ADisplacement of internal fixation device of left humerus, initial encounter
- T84.121DDisplacement of internal fixation device of left humerus, subsequent encounter
- T84.121SDisplacement of internal fixation device of left humerus, 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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