Displacement of intraperitoneal dialysis catheter, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication arising from a previous displacement of an intraperitoneal dialysis (IPD) catheter. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues or conditions directly attributable to the historical catheter displacement, rather than an acute event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic problems, such as recurrent peritonitis, persistent pain, or impaired dialysis efficacy, that are directly linked to a past episode of IPD catheter displacement. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the lasting effects of the displacement, not the initial displacement itself.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the complication is a late effect of the initial problem.
• Do not use for acute or current displacement; use the appropriate acute displacement code (e.g., T85.621A) for active events.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific manifestation(s) of the sequela (e.g., chronic peritonitis).