2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T84Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T80-T88›T84

ICD-10-CM T84
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

T84 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as T84.010A, T84.010D, T84.010S, and T84.011A.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T84
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
Chapter
T80-T88
Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT80-T88Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
CategoryT84Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
This CodeT84Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

Specific Coding for Complications of internal orthopedic prosth dev/grftOverview

Non-specific codes like T84 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • T84.0 for Mechanical complication of internal joint prosthesis

  • T84.01 for Broken internal joint prosthesis

  • T84.02 for Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis

  • T84.03 for Mechanical loosening of internal prosthetic joint

  • T84.05 for Periprosthetic osteolysis of internal prosthetic joint

  • T84.06 for Wear of articular bearing surface of internal prosthetic joint

  • T84.09 for Other mechanical complication of internal joint prosthesis

  • T84.1 for Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb

  • T84.11 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of limb

  • T84.12 for Displacement of internal fixation device of bones of limb

  • T84.19 for Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb

  • T84.2 for Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of other bones

  • T84.21 for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of other bones

  • T84.22 for Displacement of internal fixation device of other bones

  • T84.29 for Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of other bones

  • T84.3 for Mechanical complication of other bone devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.31 for Breakdown (mechanical) of other bone devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.32 for Displacement of other bone devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.39 for Other mechanical complication of other bone devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.4 for Mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.41 for Breakdown (mechanical) of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.42 for Displacement of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.49 for Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.5 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis

  • T84.50 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to unspecified internal joint prosthesis

  • T84.51 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right hip prosthesis

  • T84.52 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left hip prosthesis

  • T84.53 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis

  • T84.54 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis

  • T84.59 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis

  • T84.6 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device

  • T84.60 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of unspecified site

  • T84.61 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of arm

  • T84.62 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of leg

  • T84.63 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of spine

  • T84.69 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of other site

  • T84.7 for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.8 for Other specified complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.81 for Embolism due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.82 for Fibrosis due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.83 for Hemorrhage due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.84 for Pain due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.85 for Stenosis due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.86 for Thrombosis due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.89 for Other specified complication of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

  • T84.9 for Unspecified complication of internal orthopedic prosthetic device, implant and graft

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

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 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.

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissues T86
  • fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate M96.6

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T84

7th Character

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

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 T84Overview

Is T84 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts need a more specific code from this category, such as T84.010A, T84.010D, and T84.010S.