Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T85.118 is the diagnosis code for Breakdown (mechanical) of other implanted electronic stimulator of nervous system. 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 T85.118 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T85.118 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T85.118 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Breakdown (mechanical) of other implanted electronic stimulator of nervous system". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T85.118 is T85.11 ("Breakdown (mechanical) of implanted electronic stimulator of nervous system"). T85.118 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T85.118 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 T85.118 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Breakdown (mechanical) of other implanted electronic stimulator of nervous system" 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 Breakdown (mechanical) of other implanted electronic stimulator of nervous system is T85.118.
Yes, T85.118 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T85.118 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T85.118 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.