Displacmnt of int orth devices, implnt and grafts, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication where an internal orthopedic device, implant, or graft, other than a joint prosthesis, has shifted from its intended position. This displacement is not an acute event but rather a residual effect or condition arising from an initial displacement.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or issues directly attributable to a previously displaced internal orthopedic device (e.g., a bone plate, screw, or internal fixation device) that is not a joint replacement. This applies when the displacement itself is no longer the acute problem, but its lasting effects are being treated.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the type of displaced internal orthopedic device.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the code is for the late effects of the displacement, not the acute displacement itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links current symptoms or treatment to the prior displacement of the device.