T86.84
Non-Billable

Complications of corneal transplant

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Complications of corneal transplant?

ICD-10-CM T86.84 is the diagnosis code for Complications of corneal transplant. 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 T86.84

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

The following conditions are not included in T86.84. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • mechanical complications of corneal graft (T85.3-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T86.84 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
T86.840Corneal transplant rejectionNon-BillableT86.8401Corneal transplant rejection, right eyeBillableT86.8402Corneal transplant rejection, left eyeBillableT86.8403Corneal transplant rejection, bilateralBillableT86.8409Corneal transplant rejection, unspecified eyeBillableT86.841Corneal transplant failureNon-BillableT86.8411Corneal transplant failure, right eyeBillableT86.8412Corneal transplant failure, left eyeBillableT86.8413Corneal transplant failure, bilateralBillableT86.8419Corneal transplant failure, unspecified eyeBillableT86.842Corneal transplant infectionNon-BillableT86.8421Corneal transplant infection, right eyeBillableT86.8422Corneal transplant infection, left eyeBillableT86.8423Corneal transplant infection, bilateralBillableT86.8429Corneal transplant infection, unspecified eyeBillableT86.848Other complications of corneal transplantNon-BillableT86.8481Other complications of corneal transplant, right eyeBillableT86.8482Other complications of corneal transplant, left eyeBillableT86.8483Other complications of corneal transplant, bilateralBillableT86.8489Other complications of corneal transplant, unspecified eyeBillableT86.849Unspecified complication of corneal transplantNon-BillableT86.8491Unspecified complication of corneal transplant, right eyeBillableT86.8492Unspecified complication of corneal transplant, left eyeBillableT86.8493Unspecified complication of corneal transplant, bilateralBillableT86.8499Unspecified complication of corneal transplant, unspecified eyeBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T86.84 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T86.84 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T86.84 mean?

T86.84 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Complications of corneal transplant". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T86.84?

The parent code of T86.84 is T86.8 ("Complications of other transplanted organs and tissues"). T86.84 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T86.84 in?

T86.84 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 T86.84?

T86.84 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T86.840, T86.841, T86.842, T86.848, T86.849.

When should I use T86.84?

Use T86.84 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Complications of corneal transplant" 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 Complications of corneal transplant?

The ICD-10-CM code for Complications of corneal transplant is T86.84.

Can T86.84 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T86.84 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T86.84 in?

T86.84 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T86.84 valid for 2026?

Yes, T86.84 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
T86.84
Complications of corneal transplant
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