Infection due to gastric band procedure

This code signifies an infection directly resulting from a gastric band placement procedure. It describes a localized or systemic infectious process occurring post-operatively, specifically attributable to the implanted device or the surgical site related to its insertion.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates an infection (e.g., cellulitis, abscess, peritonitis, sepsis) that is a complication of a previously performed gastric banding procedure. Supporting documentation should specify the infection's relationship to the gastric band, such as "gastric band infection" or "infection at gastric band port site."

• Always code the specific type of infection (e.g., cellulitis, abscess) as a secondary diagnosis, if known.
• Do not use this code for infections unrelated to the gastric band, even if the patient has a band.
• Consider an external cause code (Y70-Y82) if the infection is due to a specific medical device complication.