2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T83.31XSBreakdown (mechanical) of intrauterine contraceptive device, sequela
T83.31XS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for breakdown (mechanical) of intrauterine contraceptive device, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 922 through 923. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as intrauterine contraceptive device breakage. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Complication, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
T83.31XS is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Intrauterine contraceptive device breakage
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
Birth Control
Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types. Some are reversible, while others are permanent. Some types can also help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The full article covers:
- What is birth control?
- What are the different types of birth control?
- What are some other forms of pregnancy prevention?
- What is emergency contraception?
- What else should I know about birth control?
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Convert T83.31XS to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About T83.31XSOverview
Is T83.31XS (Breakdown (mechanical) of intrauterine contraceptive device) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report breakdown (mechanical) of intrauterine contraceptive device, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in T83.31XS mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the breakdown (mechanical) of intrauterine contraceptive device itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does T83.31XS group to?
When breakdown (mechanical) of intrauterine contraceptive device, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 922, 923, with relative weights from 1.0177 to 1.7494 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is T83.31XS exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for breakdown (mechanical) of intrauterine contraceptive device, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T83.31XS?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, breakdown (mechanical) of intrauterine contraceptive device, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 909.3 (late eff surg/med compl). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
