T85.29XD — Other mechanical complication of intraocular lens, subsequent encounter
Is T85.29XD billable?
Yes — T85.29XD is billable for FY2027. T85.29XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T85.29XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T85.29XD at a glance
| Code | T85.29XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Other mechanical complication of intraocular lens, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T85.29XD?
In T85.29XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T85.29XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T85.29XD group to?
T85.29XD sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T85.29XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T85.29, the nearest indexed parent of T85.29XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Complication › intraocular lens › mechanical › obstruction (s) (from) (of)
- Complication › intraocular lens › mechanical › perforation (s) (from) (of)
- Complication › intraocular lens › mechanical › protrusion (s) (from) (of)
- Complication › intraocular lens › mechanical › specified NEC (s) (from) (of)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T85.29XD.
- Obstruction (mechanical) of intraocular lens
- Perforation of intraocular lens
- Protrusion of intraocular lens
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T85.29XD to fully describe the condition. T85.29XD 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 T85.29XD to fully describe the condition. T85.29XD is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T85.29XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T85.29XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T80-T88
The conditions below are not part of T85.29XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T85.29XD 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 T85
The conditions below are not part of T85.29XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T85.29XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
- failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
How long has T85.29XD existed?
T85.29XD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.