2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T83.010ABreakdown (mechanical) of cystostomy catheter, initial encounter
T83.010A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for breakdown (mechanical) of cystostomy 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 698 through 700. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Complication of genitourinary device, implant or graft, initial encounter.
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Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Complications of genitourinary prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T83). 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.
Patient EducationClinical
Ostomy
An ostomy is surgery to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. It treats certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems. It can be permanent, when an organ must be removed. It can be temporary, when the organ needs time to heal. The organ could be the small intestine, colon, rectum, or bladder.
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Convert T83.010A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About T83.010AOverview
Is T83.010A (Breakdown (mechanical) of cystostomy catheter) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report breakdown (mechanical) of cystostomy catheter, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in T83.010A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for breakdown (mechanical) of cystostomy catheter, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does T83.010A group to?
When breakdown (mechanical) of cystostomy catheter, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 698, 699, 700, with relative weights from 0.6899 to 1.6544 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T83.010A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, breakdown (mechanical) of cystostomy catheter, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 996.39 (malfunc gu dev/graft NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
