T85.615 – Breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
- Code
T85.615(claims format:T85615)- Description
- Breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft
- Short description
- Breakdown of other nervous sys device, implant or graft
- 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
- T85 › T85.6 › T85.61
Billable codes under T85.615
T85.615 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- T85.615A – Breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft, initial encounterBillable
- T85.615D – Breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft, subsequent encounterBillable
- T85.615S – Breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft, sequelaBillable
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 for T85.615
- Breakdown (mechanical) of intrathecal infusion pump
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
T85 – Complications of other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T85
Block T80-T88
- 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)
Index terms for T85.615
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Malfunction, intrathecal infusion pump
- Breakdown, device, graft or implant, intrathecal infusion pump
- Complication, intrathecal infusion pump, mechanical, breakdown
- Malfunction, nervous system device, implant or graft, specified NEC
- Breakdown, device, graft or implant, nervous system, specified device NEC
- Complication, nervous system, device, implant or graft, specified NEC, mechanical, breakdown
Related codes in T85.61
- T85.610 – Breakdown (mechanical) of cranial or spinal infusion catheterHeader
- T85.611 – Breakdown (mechanical) of intraperitoneal dialysis catheterHeader
- T85.612 – Breakdown (mechanical) of permanent suturesHeader
- T85.613 – Breakdown (mechanical) of artificial skin graft and decellularized allodermisHeader
- T85.614 – Breakdown (mechanical) of insulin pumpHeader
- T85.618 – Breakdown (mechanical) of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and graftsHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T85.615?
T85.615 is the ICD-10-CM code for breakdown (mechanical) of other nervous system device, implant or graft, in the block T80-T88 (Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified).
Is T85.615 a billable code?
No. T85.615 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does T85.615 belong to?
It belongs to category T85 – Complications of other internal 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.