Leakage of cranial or spinal infusion catheter, subs

This code signifies the escape of fluid from a catheter implanted in the cranium or spine, occurring during a follow-up visit after initial treatment. This leakage indicates a malfunction or complication of the indwelling infusion device, potentially affecting medication delivery or causing other adverse effects.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing care related to a cranial or spinal infusion catheter, and the documentation clearly indicates a leak from the device. This applies to situations where the initial problem has been addressed, and the patient is returning for subsequent management of the catheter complication.

• Ensure documentation specifies "leakage" and not just a general malfunction or displacement.
• Verify the encounter is indeed "subsequent" and not the initial encounter for the complication.
• Look for details on the type of infusion (e.g., pain pump, chemotherapy) if available, though not required for this specific code.