T84.038
Billable codeMechanical loosening of other internal prosthetic joint
The ICD-10 code for mechanical loosening of other internal prosthetic joint is T84.038.
Clinical notes
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify the joint (Z96.6-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- T84.030Mechanical loosening of internal right hip prosthetic joint
- T84.031Mechanical loosening of internal left hip prosthetic joint
- T84.032Mechanical loosening of internal right knee prosthetic joint
- T84.033Mechanical loosening of internal left knee prosthetic joint
- T84.039Mechanical loosening of unspecified internal prosthetic joint
- T84.038Mechanical loosening of other internal prosthetic joint