I/I react d/t indwelling ureteral stent, initial encounter

This code signifies an infection or inflammatory response that has developed as a direct complication of an indwelling ureteral stent. The patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this specific stent-related issue. This condition can manifest as urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, or localized inflammation around the stent.

Apply this code when a patient with an indwelling ureteral stent presents with new onset signs and symptoms of infection (e.g., fever, dysuria, flank pain) or inflammation (e.g., hematuria, stent discomfort) directly attributable to the stent. This is appropriate for the first encounter where the diagnosis of a stent-related infection or inflammation is established and treatment is initiated.

• Always sequence this code first when it represents the primary reason for the encounter.
• Be sure to also code the specific type of infection (e.g., N39.0 for UTI) if documented.
• Confirm that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific complication, as subsequent encounters would use different seventh characters.