Displacmnt of internal orth devices, implnt and grafts, subs

Displacement of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies the dislocation or malposition of an internal orthopedic device, implant, or graft, excluding joint prostheses, occurring after the initial treatment phase. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for the displacement rather than the initial insertion or an acute complication.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a displaced internal fixation device (e.g., plate, screw, rod), bone graft, or other non-joint implant. It is used for encounters after the initial surgical episode, such as clinic visits for pain, swelling, or functional impairment directly attributable to the device's displacement.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the displacement or the original insertion.
Always code the specific type of displaced device if a more precise code is available.
Pair this code with external cause codes and codes for any associated complications or symptoms.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.428Displacmnt of internal orth devices, implants and grafts

T84.428D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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