Breakdown (mechanical) of int fix of right femur, subs

Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of right femur, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code indicates a mechanical failure of an internal fixation device, such as a plate, screw, or rod, that was surgically implanted to stabilize a fracture in the right femur. The breakdown implies a structural compromise of the device itself, rather than an infection or other complication.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for issues arising from a previously implanted right femoral internal fixation device that has mechanically failed. This includes follow-up visits for evaluation, planning for revision surgery, or management of symptoms directly related to the device's breakdown. It is specifically for subsequent encounters, meaning after the initial treatment for the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "mechanical breakdown" or similar terminology for the internal fixation device.
Verify the laterality is explicitly "right femur" to avoid incorrect coding.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care related to the complication, not the initial fracture treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.114Breakdown (mechanical) of int fix of right femur

T84.114D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

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