Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T83.491 is the diagnosis code for Other mechanical complication of implanted testicular prosthesis. 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 T83.491 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T83.491 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T83.491 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other mechanical complication of implanted testicular prosthesis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T83.491 is T83.49 ("Other mechanical complication of other prosthetic devices, implants and grafts of genital tract"). T83.491 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T83.491 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 T83.491 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other mechanical complication of implanted testicular prosthesis" 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 Other mechanical complication of implanted testicular prosthesis is T83.491.
Yes, T83.491 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T83.491 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T83.491 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.