T85.734
Billable

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator

Billable / Specific Code

What is Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator?

ICD-10-CM T85.734 is the diagnosis code for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for T85.734

✅ This Code Includes

  • Generator pocket infection

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T85.734 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T85.734 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T85.734 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T85.734 mean?

T85.734 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T85.734?

The parent code of T85.734 is T85.73 ("Infection and inflammatory reaction due to nervous system devices, implants and graft"). T85.734 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T85.734 in?

T85.734 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.

When should I use T85.734?

Use T85.734 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator" 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 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator?

The ICD-10-CM code for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator is T85.734.

Can T85.734 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T85.734 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T85.734 in?

T85.734 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T85.734 valid for 2026?

Yes, T85.734 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
T85.734
Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator
Billable / 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