ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
T84.199A Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, 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.
- T84.196AOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg, initial encounter
- T84.196DOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg, subsequent encounter
- T84.196SOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg, sequela
- T84.197AOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg, initial encounter
- T84.197DOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg, subsequent encounter
- T84.197SOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg, sequela
- T84.199AOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, initial encounter
- T84.199DOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, subsequent encounter
- T84.199SOther mechanical complication of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, sequela
- T84.210ABreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of hand and fingers, initial encounter
- T84.210DBreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of hand and fingers, subsequent encounter
- T84.210SBreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of hand and fingers, sequela
Documentation tips
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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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