T84.14: Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb: Pelvic region and thigh
You have experienced problems with your pelvis or thigh due to foreign material.
In your case, bones in your pelvis or thigh were stabilized with plates, rods, or screws made of metal.
The foreign material has caused problems or damage in your case. The metal may no longer be in the right place, for example. The surrounding tissue may then be damaged.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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