Mech compl of muscle and tendon graft, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a mechanical issue with a muscle or tendon graft that is not explicitly classified elsewhere, occurring during the recovery phase after the initial treatment. These complications can include problems such as loosening, displacement, or breakage of the graft itself, or issues with the fixation devices used to secure it.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care due to a mechanical problem with a previously implanted muscle or tendon graft, and the complication is not specifically defined by another T84.4x subcategory. This applies to situations where the initial treatment for the complication has already been provided, and the patient is now in the healing or recovery stage.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states a mechanical complication of a muscle or tendon graft, not an infection or other non-mechanical issue.
• The "D" in the seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase of the complication.
• Verify that the specific type of mechanical complication is not more accurately described by another, more specific T84.4x code.