Hemorrhage due to genitourinary prosth dev/grft, init

This code signifies bleeding that originates from or is caused by a prosthetic device, implant, or graft located within the genitourinary system. This hemorrhage is a direct complication of the presence of such an artificial component.

Apply this code when a patient presents with new onset or acute bleeding directly attributable to a genitourinary device, such as a urinary stent, bladder sling, penile implant, or kidney transplant graft. This is used for the initial encounter for treatment of this specific complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the hemorrhage to the genitourinary prosthetic device.
• Do not use for bleeding from a non-prosthetic genitourinary source.
• Requires an additional code to specify the type of genitourinary prosthetic device, if known.