I/I react d/t cystostomy catheter, initial encounter

This code signifies an infection or inflammatory response specifically caused by a cystostomy catheter. It indicates that the patient is experiencing their initial episode of such a complication. The reaction can manifest as local inflammation, pain, fever, or signs of a urinary tract infection directly attributable to the presence of the catheter.

Apply this code when a patient presents with their first documented infection or inflammatory reaction directly linked to a recently placed or existing cystostomy catheter. This includes cases of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) where the cystostomy catheter is the causative factor, or localized inflammatory responses around the insertion site.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the infection/inflammation to the cystostomy catheter.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific complication; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.
• Code any specific infectious organism identified (e.g., B95-B97) as an additional diagnosis.