Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator

This code signifies a patient encounter focused on the maintenance, programming, or modification of an implanted neurostimulator device. This includes procedures to optimize the device's settings to manage neurological conditions such as chronic pain, movement disorders, or epilepsy. The encounter is for the ongoing care and fine-tuning of the neurostimulator's function.

Use this code for office visits, outpatient clinic encounters, or hospital outpatient services where a clinician is adjusting the parameters of a previously implanted neurostimulator. This applies to routine follow-ups, troubleshooting issues, or making changes to stimulation settings based on patient response or symptom progression. It should not be used for the initial implantation or removal of the device.

• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the main reason for the encounter is neurostimulator management.
• Specify the type of neurostimulator (e.g., spinal cord, deep brain, vagus nerve) with an additional code if known and relevant to the encounter.
• Do not use this code for encounters related to complications of the neurostimulator; instead, refer to codes in the T85 series for device complications.