Breakdown of urinary electronic stimulator device, subs

This code signifies a mechanical failure of an implanted electronic device used to stimulate the urinary system, such as a sacral nerve stimulator or bladder stimulator. The breakdown is physical in nature, rather than an electrical malfunction or infection, and is being addressed during a follow-up visit.

Use this code for subsequent encounters where a patient presents with symptoms or findings indicating a mechanical issue with their urinary electronic stimulator, such as lead dislodgement, device fracture, or component separation. This applies when the initial treatment for the breakdown has already occurred, and the patient is returning for further management, evaluation, or replacement.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a mechanical breakdown, not an electrical or infectious complication.
• This "D" encounter character indicates follow-up care after the initial treatment of the mechanical breakdown.
• Always code the underlying reason for the stimulator implantation if still relevant to the current encounter.