Displacement of int fix of bone of right lower leg, init

Displacement of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies that an internal fixation device, such as a plate, screw, or rod, used to stabilize a fracture in the right lower leg (tibia or fibula) has shifted from its intended position. This displacement can compromise the stability of the bone repair and may lead to complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates that an internal fixation device in the right lower leg has become displaced. This is used for the initial assessment and treatment of the displacement, such as during an office visit, emergency department encounter, or hospital admission for evaluation and potential revision surgery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "displacement" rather than other complications like loosening or breakage.
Verify that the affected anatomical site is explicitly the "right lower leg."
Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for the displacement; subsequent encounters for the same issue will require a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.126Displacement of int fix of bone of right lower leg

T84.126A(current)

Crosswalks

996.49ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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