Displacmnt of implnt electrnc stimultr of nrv sys, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication arising from the dislodgement or improper positioning of an implanted electronic device designed to stimulate the nervous system, excluding pacemakers and cochlear implants. This displacement has led to ongoing issues or conditions that are now being addressed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct result of a previously displaced neurostimulator. This applies to follow-up encounters where the sequela of the displacement is being managed, even if the device has since been repositioned or replaced.

• Assign this code for the residual effects or chronic problems stemming from the displacement, not for the acute event itself.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific condition or symptom caused by the sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current clinical presentation to the prior displacement of the neurostimulator.