ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for orthopedic complication
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Complication (s) (from) (of) › orthopedic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding orthopedic complication
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for orthopedic complication; the code depends on the details below.
More specific orthopedic complication codes (official index)
- device or implant T84.9 — Unspecified complication of internal orthopedic prosthetic device, implant and graft
- bone
- device or implant
- graft
- breakdown T84.418 — Breakdown (mechanical) of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- displacement T84.428 — Displacement of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- electronic bone stimulator
- embolism T84.81 — Embolism due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- fibrosis T84.82 — Fibrosis due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- fixation device
- hemorrhage T84.83 — Hemorrhage due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- infection or inflammation T84.7 — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- joint prosthesis
- malfunction T84.418 — Breakdown (mechanical) of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- malposition T84.428 — Displacement of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- mechanical NEC T84.498 — Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- muscle graft
- obstruction T84.498 — Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- pain T84.84 — Pain due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- perforation T84.498 — Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- protrusion T84.498 — Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts
- specified complication NEC T84.89 — Other specified complication of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- stenosis T84.85 — Stenosis due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- tendon graft
- thrombosis T84.86 — Thrombosis due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- fracture (following insertion of device)
- postprocedural M96.89 — Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system
- fracture
- postlaminectomy syndrome NEC M96.1 — Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
- kyphosis M96.3 — Postlaminectomy kyphosis
- lordosis M96.4 — Postsurgical lordosis
- postradiation
- kyphosis M96.2 — Postradiation kyphosis
- scoliosis M96.5 — Postradiation scoliosis
- pseudarthrosis post-fusion M96.0 — Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis
- specified type NEC M96.89 — Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system
Common questions about orthopedic complication ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for device or implant orthopedic complication?
- T84.9 — Unspecified complication of internal orthopedic prosthetic device, implant and graft (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for postprocedural orthopedic complication?
- M96.89 — Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.