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T84.119

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

T84.1
  • • 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-)
T84
  • • failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissues (T86.-)
  • • fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate (M96.6)

Child Codes (3)

T84.119ABreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, initial encounterT84.119DBreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, subsequent encounterT84.119SBreakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T84.119 represents breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T84.119.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T84.119?

ICD-10-CM code T84.119 is "Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T84.119 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T84.119 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can T84.119 be coded with other codes?

T84.119 has 6 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in T84.11

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

T84.110Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of right humerusT84.111Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of left humerusT84.112Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of right forearmT84.113Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of left forearmT84.114Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of right femurT84.115Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of left femurT84.116Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of right lower legT84.117Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bone of left lower leg

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Code Information

CodeT84.119
BillableNo — Header code
ParentT84.11
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes26 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)