Displacement of indwelling ureteral stent, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication arising from the displacement of an indwelling ureteral stent. It indicates that the stent, previously placed to facilitate urine flow, has shifted from its intended position, leading to ongoing issues or conditions that are now being addressed. This is not the initial event of displacement but rather a consequence or residual effect.

Use this code when documenting conditions or symptoms that are a direct result of a ureteral stent having been displaced in the past. This applies to follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for sequelae such as chronic pain, recurrent infections, hydronephrosis, or stone formation directly attributable to the historical stent displacement. It is appropriate when the acute displacement event itself is no longer the primary focus of treatment.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, hydronephrosis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past displacement of a ureteral stent.
• Do not use for acute or initial displacement events; those would be coded with the acute T83.122A or T83.122D codes.