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T84.21 - Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of other bones


The ICD 10 Code for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of other bones is listed as T84.21.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: T84.21
Description: Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of other bones
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)
Parent T84.2 - Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of other bones
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of T84.21:
T84.210 - Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of hand and fingers
T84.213 - Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of foot and toes
T84.216 - Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of vertebrae
T84.218 - Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of other bones
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of T84.21:
T84.22 - Displacement of internal fixation device of other bones
T84.29 - Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of other bones