Mech compl of internal fixation device of left humerus, init

Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of left humerus, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-specified mechanical issue with an internal fixation device, such as a plate, screw, or rod, that was surgically implanted in the left humerus. This complication is not a fracture or dislocation related to the device itself, but rather another type of mechanical problem.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a mechanical complication of a left humeral internal fixation device that is not explicitly defined as a fracture or dislocation. Examples include device loosening, migration, breakage (other than a fracture of the bone due to the device), or malpositioning requiring evaluation or intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the left humerus as the affected site.
Verify that the complication is mechanical and not an infection or other non-mechanical issue.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for the complication; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.191Mech compl of internal fixation device of left humerus

T84.191A(current)

Crosswalks

996.49ApproxICD-9

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