T82.12
Non-Billable

Displacement of cardiac electronic device

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Displacement of cardiac electronic device?

ICD-10-CM T82.12 is the diagnosis code for Displacement of cardiac electronic 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 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 T82.12

✅ This Code Includes

  • Malposition of cardiac electronic device

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T82.12 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
T82.120Displacement of cardiac electrodeBillableT82.121Displacement of cardiac pulse generator (battery)BillableT82.128Displacement of other cardiac electronic deviceBillableT82.129Displacement of unspecified cardiac electronic deviceBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T82.12 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T82.12 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T82.12 mean?

T82.12 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Displacement of cardiac electronic device". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T82.12?

The parent code of T82.12 is T82.1 ("Mechanical complication of cardiac electronic device"). T82.12 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T82.12 in?

T82.12 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 T82.12?

T82.12 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T82.120, T82.121, T82.128, T82.129.

When should I use T82.12?

Use T82.12 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Displacement of cardiac electronic device" 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 Displacement of cardiac electronic device?

The ICD-10-CM code for Displacement of cardiac electronic device is T82.12.

Can T82.12 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T82.12 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T82.12 in?

T82.12 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T82.12 valid for 2026?

Yes, T82.12 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousT82.119Breakdown (mechanical) of unspecified cardiac electronic deviceNext →T82.120Displacement of cardiac electrode
Code Details
T82.12
Displacement of cardiac electronic device
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