2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T85.311SBreakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T80-T88›T85

ICD-10-CM T85.311S
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

T85.311S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for breakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye, 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Complication, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T85.311S
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Breakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye, sequela
Short Description
Breakdown of prosthetic orbit of left eye, sequela
Parent Code
T85.311
Breakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT80-T88Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
CategoryT85Complications of other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
This CodeT85.311SBreakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye, sequela

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

T85.311S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Complications of other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T85). 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 INJ076
Complication, sequela
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert T85.311S to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
909.3 Late eff surg/med compl
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 T85.311SOverview

Is T85.311S (Breakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report breakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character S in T85.311S mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the breakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye itself has resolved, not the original event.

What MS-DRG does T85.311S group to?

When breakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye, 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 T85.311S 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 prosthetic orbit of left eye, sequela on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T85.311S?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, breakdown (mechanical) of prosthetic orbit of left eye, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 909.3 (late eff surg/med compl). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.