Exposure of graft of urinary organ, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication where a previously implanted graft in a urinary organ (e.g., kidney, bladder, ureter) has become exposed. This exposure indicates that the graft is no longer adequately covered by surrounding tissue, potentially leading to infection, erosion, or other adverse outcomes. It represents a chronic or late effect of the initial graft placement.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with an exposed urinary organ graft, regardless of the original reason for the graft. This applies to follow-up encounters for patients experiencing this specific sequela, such as an exposed kidney transplant, an exposed bladder augmentation graft, or an exposed ureteral stent that has become a permanent graft. It should be used when the exposure is a current problem or a documented long-term consequence.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the type of urinary organ graft involved, if known and not inherent in the primary diagnosis.
• Consider an additional code for any associated complications, such as infection (e.g., T83.511- for infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urinary catheter).
• The "S" seventh character indicates that this is a sequela, meaning it's a complication or residual effect of a previous injury or disease.