T85.09XA
✓ BillableOther mechanical complication of ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T85.09XA represents other mechanical complication of ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T85.09XA?
ICD-10-CM code T85.09XA is "Other mechanical complication of ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T85.09XA a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, T85.09XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can T85.09XA be coded with other codes?
T85.09XA has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in T85.09
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)