T82.5
Non-Billable

Mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants?

ICD-10-CM T82.5 is the diagnosis code for Mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants. 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for T82.5

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in T82.5. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • mechanical complication of epidural and subdural infusion catheter (T85.61)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T82.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
T82.51Breakdown (mechanical) of other cardiac and vascular devices and implantsNon-BillableT82.510Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistulaBillableT82.511Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous shuntBillableT82.512Breakdown (mechanical) of artificial heartBillableT82.513Breakdown (mechanical) of balloon (counterpulsation) deviceBillableT82.514Breakdown (mechanical) of infusion catheterBillableT82.515Breakdown (mechanical) of umbrella deviceBillableT82.518Breakdown (mechanical) of other cardiac and vascular devices and implantsBillableT82.519Breakdown (mechanical) of unspecified cardiac and vascular devices and implantsBillableT82.52Displacement of other cardiac and vascular devices and implantsNon-BillableT82.520Displacement of surgically created arteriovenous fistulaBillableT82.521Displacement of surgically created arteriovenous shuntBillableT82.522Displacement of artificial heartBillableT82.523Displacement of balloon (counterpulsation) deviceBillableT82.524Displacement of infusion catheterBillableT82.525Displacement of umbrella deviceBillableT82.528Displacement of other cardiac and vascular devices and implantsBillableT82.529Displacement of unspecified cardiac and vascular devices and implantsBillableT82.53Leakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implantsNon-BillableT82.530Leakage of surgically created arteriovenous fistulaBillableT82.531Leakage of surgically created arteriovenous shuntBillableT82.532Leakage of artificial heartBillableT82.533Leakage of balloon (counterpulsation) deviceBillableT82.534Leakage of infusion catheterBillableT82.535Leakage of umbrella deviceBillableT82.538Leakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implantsBillableT82.539Leakage of unspecified cardiac and vascular devices and implantsBillableT82.59Other mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implantsNon-BillableT82.590Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistulaBillableT82.591Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous shuntBillableT82.592Other mechanical complication of artificial heartBillableT82.593Other mechanical complication of balloon (counterpulsation) deviceBillableT82.594Other mechanical complication of infusion catheterBillableT82.595Other mechanical complication of umbrella deviceBillableT82.598Other mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implantsBillableT82.599Other mechanical complication of unspecified cardiac and vascular devices and implantsBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T82.5 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T82.5 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T82.5 mean?

T82.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T82.5?

The parent code of T82.5 is T82 ("Complications of cardiac and vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts"). T82.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T82.5 in?

T82.5 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 T82.5?

T82.5 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T82.51, T82.52, T82.53, T82.59.

When should I use T82.5?

Use T82.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants" 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 Mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants?

The ICD-10-CM code for Mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants is T82.5.

Can T82.5 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T82.5 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T82.5 in?

T82.5 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T82.5 valid for 2026?

Yes, T82.5 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T82.5
Mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants
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