Breakdown (mechanical) of int fix of left humerus, subs

Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of left humerus, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a mechanical failure or malfunction of an internal fixation device, such as a plate, screw, or rod, that was surgically implanted to stabilize a fracture in the left humerus. The breakdown is not due to infection or a patient-related complication, but rather a structural issue with the device itself.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care or treatment related to a previously implanted internal fixation device in their left humerus that has mechanically failed. This includes situations where the device has bent, broken, loosened, or migrated, requiring further medical intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states the breakdown is mechanical and not due to infection or nonunion.
Confirm the laterality is specifically the left humerus.
Verify this is a subsequent encounter for the complication, not the initial treatment of the fracture or the initial complication.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.111Breakdown (mechanical) of int fix of left humerus

T84.111D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

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