T85.630
Billable

Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter

Billable / Specific Code

What is Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter?

ICD-10-CM T85.630 is the diagnosis code for Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for T85.630

✅ This Code Includes

  • Leakage of epidural infusion catheter
  • Leakage of intrathecal infusion catheter infusion catheter
  • Leakage of subdural infusion catheter
  • Leakage of subarachnoid infusion catheter

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T85.630 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T85.630 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T85.630 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T85.630 mean?

T85.630 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T85.630?

The parent code of T85.630 is T85.63 ("Leakage of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts"). T85.630 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T85.630 in?

T85.630 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.

When should I use T85.630?

Use T85.630 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter" 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 Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter?

The ICD-10-CM code for Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter is T85.630.

Can T85.630 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T85.630 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T85.630 in?

T85.630 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T85.630 valid for 2026?

Yes, T85.630 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
T85.630
Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter
Billable / 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