Displacement of other urinary stents, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that an indwelling urinary stent, other than a ureteral or urethral stent, has moved from its intended position within the urinary tract. This displacement can lead to complications such as obstruction, pain, or infection, requiring further medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for the follow-up care of a displaced urinary stent (e.g., bladder stent, prostatic stent) after the initial treatment of the displacement. This includes situations where the patient presents for evaluation, management, or replacement of the displaced device.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "displacement" and not another complication like obstruction or erosion.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the displacement.
• Confirm the type of urinary stent involved is "other" than ureteral or urethral to avoid miscoding.