T84.119 – Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T84.119

Code: T84.119 (claims format: T84119)
Description: Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb
Short description: Breakdown (mechanical) of int fix of unsp bone of limb
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
Parent codes: T84 › T84.1 › T84.11

Billable codes under T84.119

T84.119 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T84 – Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

T84.1 – Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb

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-)

Block T80-T88

Excludes2 (not included here):

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)

Use additional code:

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)

Index terms for T84.119

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Complication, fixation device, internal, mechanical, breakdown, limb

Related codes in T84.11

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T84.119?

T84.119 is the ICD-10-CM code for breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, in the block T80-T88 (Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified).

Is T84.119 a billable code?

No. T84.119 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T84.119 belong to?

It belongs to category T84 – Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.