2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T82.41XABreakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T80-T88›T82

ICD-10-CM T82.41XA
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

T82.41XA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 673 through 675, 698 through 700. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Complication of cardiovascular device, implant or graft, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T82.41XA
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
Short Description
Breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, init
Parent Code
T82.41
Breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT80-T88Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
CategoryT82Complications of cardiac and vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
This CodeT82.41XABreakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Complications of cardiac and vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

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

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ033
Complication of cardiovascular device, implant or graft, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert T82.41XA to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
996.1 Malfunc vasc device/graf
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About T82.41XAOverview

Is T82.41XA (Breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in T82.41XA mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does T82.41XA group to?

When breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 673, 674, 675, 698, 699, 700, with relative weights from 0.6899 to 4.2016 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T82.41XA?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, breakdown (mechanical) of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 996.1 (malfunc vasc device/graf). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.