T84.49
Header — not billableOther mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
The ICD-10 code for other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts is T84.49.
T84.49 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts NOS
- Obstruction (mechanical) of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- Perforation of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- Protrusion of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- T84.41Breakdown (mechanical) of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and graftsnon-billable header
- T84.42Displacement of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and graftsnon-billable header
- T84.49Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and graftsnon-billable header