Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T84.196 is the diagnosis code for Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg. 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 T84.196 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T84.196 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T84.196 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T84.196 is T84.19 ("Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb"). T84.196 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T84.196 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 T84.196 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg" 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 internal fixation device of bone of right lower leg is T84.196.
Yes, T84.196 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T84.196 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T84.196 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.