Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T84.11

Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of limb

ICD-10-CM Code:
T84.11
ICD-10 Code for:
Breakdown (mechanical) of int fix of bones of limb
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
      (T80-T88)
      • Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
        (T84)

T84.11 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of limb. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Breakdown (mechanical) of int fix of bones of limb

Non-specific codes like T84.11 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for breakdown (mechanical) of int fix of bones of limb:

  • T84.110 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of right humerus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.110A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.110D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.110S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.111 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of left humerus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.111A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.111D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.111S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.112 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of right forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.112A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.112D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.112S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.113 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of left forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.113A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.113D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.113S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.114 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of right femur - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.114A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.114D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.114S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.115 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of left femur - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.115A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.115D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.115S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.116 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.116A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.116D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.116S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.117 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.117A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.117D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.117S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.119 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.119A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.119D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.119S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Patient Education


Fractures

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are:

  • Intense pain
  • Deformity - the limb looks out of place
  • Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Problems moving a limb

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.