Mech compl of ventricular intracranial shunt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect issue arising from a mechanical problem with a ventricular intracranial shunt, excluding specific types of complications like malfunction or infection. It covers various mechanical failures that manifest after the initial acute phase of the complication has passed, or as a direct consequence of a previous mechanical issue.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic or residual mechanical complication of a ventricular shunt, such as a persistent obstruction, kinking, or displacement that is no longer acute. This applies to situations where the initial mechanical complication has been addressed, but the patient continues to experience sequelae directly attributable to that past mechanical event.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the exact nature of the mechanical complication, if known and not already covered by a more specific T85.0 subcategory.
• Ensure the "S" seventh character is appropriate for a sequela, indicating a late effect or residual condition.
• Do not use this code for acute or active mechanical complications; those would typically fall under T85.0 with an A or D seventh character.