{"code":"T84.1","type":"code","title":"Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb","codeAlso":[],"includes":[],"modern_v":"official26","codeFirst":[],"excludes1":[],"excludes2":["mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of feet (T84.2-)","mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of fingers (T84.2-)","mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of hands (T84.2-)","mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of toes (T84.2-)","failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissues (T86.-)","fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate (M96.6)","any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:","artificial opening status (Z93.-)","closure of external stoma (Z43.-)","fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-)","burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32)","complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)","mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)","poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)","postprocedural fever (R50.82)","specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:","cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)","colostomy malfunction (K94.0-)","disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87)","functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-I97.1)","intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)","ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)","postgastric surgery syndromes (K91.1)","postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1)","postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2)","postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2)","ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851)"],"isBillable":false,"fyEffectivity":{"fy2026":true,"fy2027":true,"billableFy2026":false,"billableFy2027":false},"sibling_codes":["T84.110","T84.110A","T84.110D","T84.110S","T84.111","T84.111A","T84.111D","T84.111S","T84.112","T84.112A","T84.112D","T84.112S","T84.113","T84.113A","T84.113D","T84.113S","T84.114","T84.114A","T84.114D","T84.114S","T84.115","T84.115A","T84.115D","T84.115S","T84.116","T84.116A","T84.116D","T84.116S","T84.117","T84.117A","T84.117D","T84.117S","T84.119","T84.119A","T84.119D","T84.119S","T84.120","T84.120A","T84.120D","T84.120S","T84.121","T84.121A","T84.121D","T84.121S","T84.122","T84.122A","T84.122D","T84.122S","T84.123","T84.123A","T84.123D","T84.123S","T84.124","T84.124A","T84.124D","T84.124S","T84.125","T84.125A","T84.125D","T84.125S","T84.126","T84.126A","T84.126D","T84.126S","T84.127","T84.127A","T84.127D","T84.127S","T84.129","T84.129A","T84.129D","T84.129S","T84.190","T84.190A","T84.190D","T84.190S","T84.191","T84.191A","T84.191D","T84.191S","T84.192","T84.192A","T84.192D","T84.192S","T84.193","T84.193A","T84.193D","T84.193S","T84.194","T84.194A","T84.194D","T84.194S","T84.195","T84.195A","T84.195D","T84.195S","T84.196"],"inclusionTerms":[],"sibling_titles":{"code":"T84.196","title":"Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg","isBillable":false},"useAdditionalCode":["code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)","code(s) to identify the specified condition resulting from the complication","code to identify devices involved and details of circumstances (Y62-Y82)"],"clinicalDefinition":"Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T84.1). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of feet (T84.2-); mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of fingers (T84.2-); mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of hands (T84.","officialDefinition":"Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T84.1). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of feet (T84.2-); mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of fingers (T84.2-); mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of hands (T84.2-); mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of toes (T84.2-); failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissues (T86.-); fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate (M96.6); any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:; artificial opening status (Z93.-); closure of external stoma (Z43.-); fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-); burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32); complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A); mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850); poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6); postprocedural fever (R50.82); specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:; cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0); colostomy malfunction (K94.0-); disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87); functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-I97.1); intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-); ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-); postgastric surgery syndromes (K91.1); postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1); postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2); postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2); ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T84.","seventhCharacterInstructions":["The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T84"],"workflowProtocols":[],"guidelines":{"whenToUse":[],"whenNotToUse":[],"commonBillingMistakes":[],"codeComparisons":[],"documentationChecklist":[]},"domainLandscape":{"summary":"Primary diagnostic domain and clinical landscape evaluation.","keyCategories":[],"diagnosticContinuum":"Progression continuum from acute presentation to resolution."},"children":[],"hierarchy":[],"relatedCodes":[],"relevantCPTCodes":[],"documentationTips":[],"caseStudies":[],"description":"","overview":""}