Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T84.12

Displacement of internal fixation device of bones of limb

ICD-10-CM Code:
T84.12
ICD-10 Code for:
Displacement of internal fixation device 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)

T84.12 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of displacement 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 Displacement of internal fixation device of bones of limb

Non-specific codes like T84.12 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 displacement of internal fixation device of bones of limb:

  • T84.120 for Displacement of internal fixation device of right humerus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.120A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.120D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.120S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.121 for Displacement of internal fixation device of left humerus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.121A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.121D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.121S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.122 for Displacement of internal fixation device of bone of right forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.122A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.122D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.122S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.123 for Displacement of internal fixation device of bone of left forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.123A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.123D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.123S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.124 for Displacement of internal fixation device of right femur - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.124A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.124D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.124S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.125 for Displacement of internal fixation device of left femur - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.125A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.125D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.125S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.126 for Displacement of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.126A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.126D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.126S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.127 for Displacement of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.127A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.127D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.127S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.129 for Displacement of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.129A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.129D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.129S 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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Malposition of internal fixation device of bones of limb

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.