Stenosis due to other internal prosth dev/grft, subs

This code signifies a narrowing or stricture of a bodily passage or vessel that has developed as a complication of an implanted medical device, other than those specifically classified elsewhere. This stenosis is an adverse effect directly attributable to the presence of the prosthetic device, implant, or graft.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care or ongoing management of stenosis caused by an internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft. This is appropriate for conditions like ureteral stricture due to a stent, vascular narrowing around a non-cardiac graft, or esophageal stenosis from a gastric band, during a subsequent encounter after the initial treatment of the complication.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the stenosis to a previously implanted internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft.
• This "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for the ongoing care of the stenosis.
• Always code the specific type of stenosis and the anatomical site if known, in addition to this complication code.