Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T84.29

Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of other bones

ICD-10-CM Code:
T84.29
ICD-10 Code for:
Mech compl of internal fixation device of other bones
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)

T84.29 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of other bones. 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 Mech compl of internal fixation device of other bones

Non-specific codes like T84.29 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 mech compl of internal fixation device of other bones:

  • T84.290 for Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of hand and fingers - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.290A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.290D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.290S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.293 for Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of foot and toes - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.293A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.293D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.293S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.296 for Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of vertebrae - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.296A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.296D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.296S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T84.298 for Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of other bones - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.298A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.298D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T84.298S 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.
  • Obstruction (mechanical) of internal fixation device of other bones
  • Perforation of internal fixation device of other bones
  • Protrusion of internal fixation device of other bones

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.