Mech compl of implanted urinary sphincter, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect issue arising from a mechanical problem with an implanted urinary sphincter. This could involve various types of device malfunction, displacement, or erosion that are not specifically categorized elsewhere, and which manifest after the initial healing phase of the implantation.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a persistent or late-onset mechanical complication of an implanted urinary sphincter, such as chronic pain due to device migration, recurrent urinary leakage due to subtle cuff malfunction, or erosion of the device into surrounding tissues, where these issues are considered sequelae. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term effects.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the exact nature of the mechanical complication, if known and not inherent to the "other" category.
• Ensure the documentation clearly supports that the complication is a sequela, meaning it's a late effect or consequence of the initial mechanical issue.
• Do not use for acute or initial post-operative complications; those would typically fall under different T83.1x codes without the 'S' seventh character.