Breakdown (mechanical) of GI prosth dev/grft, subs

Breakdown (mechanical) of other gastrointestinal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a mechanical failure or malfunction of a non-specified gastrointestinal prosthetic device, implant, or graft. This breakdown is not due to infection, displacement, or other specific complications, but rather a structural or functional failure of the device itself.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care related to a mechanical issue with a GI device, such as a faulty gastric band, a broken esophageal stent, or a failing intestinal graft. This applies to subsequent encounters after the initial treatment for the complication.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states a "mechanical breakdown" and specifies a GI prosthetic device.
Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the complication.
Distinguish from other complications like infection (T85.7-) or displacement (T85.6-).

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Code Hierarchy

▲T85.518Breakdown (mechanical) of gastrointestinal prosth dev/grft

T85.518D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

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