T84.02
Non-Billable

Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis?

ICD-10-CM T84.02 is the diagnosis code for Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for T84.02

✅ This Code Includes

  • Instability of internal joint prosthesis
  • Subluxation of internal joint prosthesis

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T84.02 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 6 entries
T84.020Dislocation of internal right hip prosthesisBillableT84.021Dislocation of internal left hip prosthesisBillableT84.022Instability of internal right knee prosthesisBillableT84.023Instability of internal left knee prosthesisBillableT84.028Dislocation of other internal joint prosthesisBillableT84.029Dislocation of unspecified internal joint prosthesisBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T84.02 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T84.02 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T84.02 mean?

T84.02 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T84.02?

The parent code of T84.02 is T84.0 ("Mechanical complication of internal joint prosthesis"). T84.02 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T84.02 in?

T84.02 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 T84.02?

T84.02 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T84.020, T84.021, T84.022, T84.023, T84.028 and more.

When should I use T84.02?

Use T84.02 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis" 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 Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis is T84.02.

Can T84.02 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T84.02 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T84.02 in?

T84.02 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T84.02 valid for 2026?

Yes, T84.02 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
T84.02
Dislocation of internal joint prosthesis
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