2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T85.9XXSUnspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and graft, sequela
T85.9XXS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and graft, 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
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
T85.9XXS 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.
- Adverse effect of prosthetic device
- Airway device cuff problem
- Complication associated with device
- Complication associated with insulin pump
- Complication associated with nervous system implant
- Complication associated with neurological device
- Complication associated with saline breast implant
- Complication associated with silicone gel-filled breast implant
- Complication associated with vagal nerve stimulator
- Complication of bypass graft
- Complication of catheter
- Complication of electronic internal device
- Complication of internal anastomosis
- Complication of internal device
- Complication of internal prosthetic device
- Complication of peritoneal dialysis
- Complication of reimplant
- Device failure
- Disorder associated with surgical mesh
- Disorder due to grafting procedure
- Disorder following grafting procedure
- Disorder of bile duct prosthesis
- Disorder of bile duct stent
- Disorder of breast implant
- Disorder of dorsal column stimulator
- Disorder of electrodes implanted in brain
- Disorder of esophageal tubal prosthesis
- Disorder of implanted esophageal antireflux device
- Disorder of intraocular lens
- Disorder of pancreatic duct anastomosis
- Disorder of pancreatic stent
- Disorder of peripheral nerve graft
- Disorder of peritoneal dialysis catheter
- Disorder of prostheses and implants
- Disorders of prostheses and implants of the eye
- Disorders of prostheses and implants of the nervous system
- Failed subcutaneous contraceptive insertion
- Finding of respiratory device
- Malposition of neurostimulator generator
- Tissue expander disorder
- Urinary tract internal anastomosis complication
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.
Convert T85.9XXS to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About T85.9XXSOverview
Is T85.9XXS a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and graft, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in T85.9XXS mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the unspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and graft itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does T85.9XXS group to?
When unspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and graft, 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 T85.9XXS 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 unspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and graft, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T85.9XXS?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and graft, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 909.3 (late eff surg/med compl). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
