Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T85.511 is the diagnosis code for Breakdown (mechanical) of esophageal anti-reflux device. 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 T85.511 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T85.511 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T85.511 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Breakdown (mechanical) of esophageal anti-reflux device". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T85.511 is T85.51 ("Breakdown (mechanical) of gastrointestinal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts"). T85.511 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T85.511 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 T85.511 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Breakdown (mechanical) of esophageal anti-reflux device" 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 esophageal anti-reflux device is T85.511.
Yes, T85.511 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T85.511 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T85.511 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.