Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T84.625 is the diagnosis code for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of left fibula. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where T84.625 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T84.625 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T84.625 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of left fibula". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T84.625 is T84.62 ("Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of leg"). T84.625 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T84.625 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.
Use T84.625 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of left fibula" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of left fibula is T84.625.
Yes, T84.625 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T84.625 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T84.625 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.