Displacement of cranial or spinal infusion catheter, subs

This code signifies that a cranial or spinal infusion catheter has moved from its intended position after the initial treatment or procedure. This displacement can compromise the catheter's function, potentially leading to inadequate medication delivery or other complications.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care due to a dislodged or migrated infusion catheter in the head or spine. This includes situations where the displacement is identified during a routine check-up or when the patient reports symptoms related to the catheter malfunction.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the catheter is displaced and that this is a subsequent encounter for the issue.
• Do not use for initial placement complications; those would fall under different codes.
• Verify the specific type of infusion catheter (cranial or spinal) is documented to confirm code applicability.