Breakdown (mechanical) of implanted penile prosthesis, init

This code signifies a mechanical failure of an implanted penile prosthesis, such as a fracture, detachment, or other structural compromise, occurring during the initial treatment or diagnostic period. It indicates that the device itself has malfunctioned, rather than an infection or other biological complication.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms directly attributable to a mechanical breakdown of their penile implant, and this is the first time the issue is being addressed. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing initial evaluation, diagnostic imaging, or planning for revision surgery due to the device's structural failure.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies a mechanical breakdown of the prosthesis, not an infection or other non-mechanical complication.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for this specific complication. Subsequent encounters for the same issue will require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish between a mechanical breakdown and other complications like erosion or displacement, which have their own specific codes.