I/I react d/t implnt elec nstim of spinal cord, lead, sqla

This code signifies a long-term complication involving an infection or inflammatory response specifically related to the electrode (lead) component of an implanted spinal cord neurostimulator. It indicates that the initial infection or inflammation has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or conditions directly attributable to that past event.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a sequela (late effect) of a previously treated infection or inflammatory reaction of a spinal cord neurostimulator electrode. Examples include chronic pain, nerve damage, or persistent tissue changes resulting from the past infection/inflammation, even if the active infection is no longer present. It should be used when the current encounter addresses these lasting consequences.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the current condition is a residual effect of a past event.
• Do not use for active infections or inflammatory reactions; refer to acute codes (e.g., T85.733A for initial encounter).
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific manifestation(s) of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neuropathy).