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

Displacement of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg, subsequent 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 and potentially impede proper healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient presents with symptoms or imaging findings indicating that an internal fixation device in their right lower leg has become displaced. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing ongoing treatment for the initial fracture and the device displacement is a complication.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displacement" of the internal fixation device, not just a loosening or breakage.
Verify the laterality (right lower leg) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" (D) for ongoing care related to the initial injury and device complication.

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Code Hierarchy

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

T84.126D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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