Pain due to nervous system prosth dev/grft, sequela

This code signifies persistent or late-onset pain directly attributable to a previously implanted nervous system device, such as a spinal cord stimulator or deep brain stimulator. The pain is a complication or sequela of the device itself, rather than the underlying condition it was meant to treat.

Apply this code when a patient presents with chronic pain that is a direct result of a nervous system prosthetic device, implant, or graft, and this pain is occurring after the initial healing phase or as a long-term complication. This would include situations where the device itself is causing nerve irritation, pressure, or other pain-generating mechanisms.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific nervous system device complication (e.g., T85.2, T85.4).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the pain to the device and specifies it as a sequela, not an acute or initial complication.
• Consider additional codes for the specific type of pain (e.g., neuropathic pain) if further specificity is documented.