T84.6

Non-billable

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device

T84.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T84.60 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T84
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T84.6?
T84.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T84.6 a billable code?
No — T84.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T84.60) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T84.6?
T84.6 has 5 more specific child codes, including T84.60, T84.61, T84.62.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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