T83.711A — Erosion of implanted vaginal mesh to surrounding organ or tissue, initial encounter
Is T83.711A billable?
Yes — T83.711A is billable for FY2027. T83.711A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T83.711A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T83.711A at a glance
| Code | T83.711A |
|---|---|
| Description | Erosion of implanted vaginal mesh to surrounding organ or tissue, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in T83.711A?
In T83.711A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T83.711A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T83.711A group to?
T83.711A sits in MDC 13 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 742Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCCsurgical
- 743Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCCsurgical
How is T83.711A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T83.711, the nearest indexed parent of T83.711A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Complication › prosthetic device or implant › mesh › erosion › vaginal (s) (from) (of)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T83.711A.
- Erosion of implanted vaginal mesh into pelvic floor muscles
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T83.711A to fully describe the condition. T83.711A is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T80-T88
Report an additional code alongside T83.711A to fully describe the condition. T83.711A is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T83.711A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T83.711A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T80-T88
The conditions below are not part of T83.711A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T83.711A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
- artificial opening status (Z93.-)
- closure of external stoma (Z43.-)
- fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-)
- burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32)
- complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)
- poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)
- postprocedural fever (R50.82)
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)
- colostomy malfunction (K94.0-)
- disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87)
- functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-I97.1)
- intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
- ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
- postgastric surgery syndromes (K91.1)
- postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1)
- postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2)
- postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2)
- ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T83
The conditions below are not part of T83.711A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T83.711A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
How long has T83.711A existed?
T83.711A has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
- FY2018Erosion of implanted vaginal mesh and other prosthetic materials to surrounding organ or tissue, initial encounterErosion of implanted vaginal mesh to surrounding organ or tissue, initial encounter
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.