Mech compl of electronic bone stimulator, subs encntr

Other mechanical complication of electronic bone stimulator, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a mechanical issue, other than fracture or dislocation, with an implanted electronic bone stimulator that is being addressed during a follow-up visit. This could involve problems with the device's leads, battery, or casing that are not related to the bone itself. The patient is receiving ongoing care for this complication.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for a subsequent encounter related to a malfunction or problem with their electronic bone stimulator, such as lead migration, battery failure, or device erosion, after the initial treatment for the complication has begun. This applies to situations where the complication is not a fracture of the bone or a dislocation of the device.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly indicates a mechanical complication of the bone stimulator, not a biological one.
Verify the encounter is a "subsequent encounter" for the complication, meaning the patient is still receiving active treatment.
Distinguish from T84.31x (fracture) or T84.32x (dislocation) of the bone stimulator.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T84.390Other mechanical complication of electronic bone stimulator

T84.390D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

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