2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T83.729AExposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T80-T88›T83

ICD-10-CM T83.729A
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

T83.729A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for exposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue, 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. Coders also document this condition as exposure of tissue expander. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Complication of genitourinary device, implant or graft, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T83.729A
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Exposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue, initial encounter
Short Description
Exposure of other prosth matrl into organ or tissue, init
Parent Code
T83.729
Exposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT80-T88Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
CategoryT83Complications of genitourinary prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
This CodeT83.729AExposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue, initial encounter

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Exposure of tissue expander
  • Tissue expander disorder

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.

CCSR INJ034
Complication of genitourinary device, implant or graft, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert T83.729A to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
996.39 Malfunc gu dev/graft NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement T83.729A replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • T83.728A - Exposure of implanted prstht mtrl to surrnd org/tiss, init
  • T83.728A - Exposure of other implanted mesh into organ or tissue, init
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About T83.729AOverview

Is T83.729A (Exposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report exposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in T83.729A mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for exposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does T83.729A group to?

When exposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue, 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 T83.729A?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, exposure of other prosthetic materials into organ or tissue, 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.