Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T84.115 is the diagnosis code for Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of left femur. 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 T84.115 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T84.115 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T84.115 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of left femur". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T84.115 is T84.11 ("Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of limb"). T84.115 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T84.115 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 T84.115 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of left femur" 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 internal fixation device of left femur is T84.115.
Yes, T84.115 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T84.115 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T84.115 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.