T83.0
Non-Billable

Mechanical complication of urinary catheter

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Mechanical complication of urinary catheter?

ICD-10-CM T83.0 is the diagnosis code for Mechanical complication of urinary catheter. This code falls under the section "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for T83.0

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in T83.0. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • complications of stoma of urinary tract (N99.5-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T83.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
T83.01Breakdown (mechanical) of urinary catheterNon-BillableT83.010Breakdown (mechanical) of cystostomy catheterBillableT83.011Breakdown (mechanical) of indwelling urethral catheterBillableT83.012Breakdown (mechanical) of nephrostomy catheterBillableT83.018Breakdown (mechanical) of other urinary catheterBillableT83.02Displacement of urinary catheterNon-BillableT83.020Displacement of cystostomy catheterBillableT83.021Displacement of indwelling urethral catheterBillableT83.022Displacement of nephrostomy catheterBillableT83.028Displacement of other urinary catheterBillableT83.03Leakage of urinary catheterNon-BillableT83.030Leakage of cystostomy catheterBillableT83.031Leakage of indwelling urethral catheterBillableT83.032Leakage of nephrostomy catheterBillableT83.038Leakage of other urinary catheterBillableT83.09Other mechanical complication of urinary catheterNon-BillableT83.090Other mechanical complication of cystostomy catheterBillableT83.091Other mechanical complication of indwelling urethral catheterBillableT83.092Other mechanical complication of nephrostomy catheterBillableT83.098Other mechanical complication of other urinary catheterBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T83.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T83.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T83.0 mean?

T83.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mechanical complication of urinary catheter". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T83.0?

The parent code of T83.0 is T83 ("Complications of genitourinary prosthetic devices, implants and grafts"). T83.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T83.0 in?

T83.0 is located in Section T80-T88 — "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of T83.0?

T83.0 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T83.01, T83.02, T83.03, T83.09.

When should I use T83.0?

Use T83.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mechanical complication of urinary catheter" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Mechanical complication of urinary catheter?

The ICD-10-CM code for Mechanical complication of urinary catheter is T83.0.

Can T83.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T83.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T83.0 in?

T83.0 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T83.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, T83.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T83.0
Mechanical complication of urinary catheter
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T80-T88 — Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
2026 ICD-10-CM