AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM NEW/REVISED CODES
Complications of Other Internal Prosthetic Devices, Implants and Grafts
A number of changes were made to the codes in category T85, Complications of other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts. The existing codes for these complications were found to be lacking in detail for data analysis, tracking, and other classification measures. Codes in subcategory T85.1, Mechanical complication of implanted electronic stimulator of nervous system, were revised to differentiate complications of neurostimulators as either mechanical complications of the electrodes (leads) or mechanical complications of the generator. The existing codes were revised along with the creation of new codes to specify complications of the electrode (lead) only, and new...
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Article Overview
This article explains coding updates in ICD-10-CM category T85 and describes how the classification was revised to better capture complications involving internal prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts. It is relevant for coders, CDI staff, auditors, and analysts working with device-related complications, especially those involving nervous system devices and related infections, mechanical issues, and other specified complications. The article covers the broad areas of revised subcategories, new code creation, and added detail for reporting and data analysis.
Why This Topic Matters
Device-related complications can be difficult to classify accurately when existing codes lack specificity. This article matters because it highlights ICD-10-CM changes intended to improve clinical detail, data tracking, and reporting consistency for complication cases.
Article Sections
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Overview of category T85 changes
Introduces the ICD-10-CM changes affecting the broader category and explains why additional specificity was added for classification and analysis.
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Mechanical complications in subcategory T85.1
Describes revisions and new coding distinctions for mechanical complications involving implanted electronic stimulators of the nervous system.
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Mechanical complications in subcategory T85.6
Summarizes updates for other specified internal and external prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts, including nervous system devices and catheter-related context.
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Infections and inflammatory reactions in subcategory T85.7
Covers updates related to infectious and inflammatory complications associated with internal prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts, with added nervous system device detail.
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Other specified complications in subcategory T85.8
Addresses newly created detail for other specified complications of internal prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts, including device pocket-related issues.
What You Will Learn
- How ICD-10-CM category T85 was revised for greater specificity
- Which complication groupings were expanded for nervous system devices
- What broad types of device-related complications are addressed in the updates
- Why these coding updates are important for data analysis and classification
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity professionals
- Healthcare data analysts
- Billing and reimbursement staff
Codes Discussed
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