T86.838

T86.838: Other complications of bone graft

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

T86.838 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other complications of bone graft. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes2 inherited from the categories above T86.838

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on T86.83: Complications of bone graft

mechanical complications of bone graft (T84.3-)

Other codes that can never be billed with T86.838

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

Z98.85Transplanted organ removal status

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

T86.838 is named in 9 Medicare coverage policies: 9 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A52466Nebulizers - Policy Article
A52474Immunosuppressive Drugs - Policy Article
A55639Billing and Coding: Chemotherapy Agents for Non-Oncologic Conditions
A56421Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

Embolism›due to device, implant or graft›orthopedic NEC(bone graft)
Complication›graft›bone›specified type NEC
Complication›transplant›bone›specified type NEC
Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic›due to or associated with›device, implant or graft›orthopedic NEC›bone graft