Theraputc and rehab gen hosp/persnl-use dev assoc w incdt

This code signifies an adverse event or complication arising from the use of therapeutic or rehabilitative devices that are generally non-invasive and used in a hospital setting or by patients themselves. This includes issues like device malfunction, patient injury, or other undesirable effects directly linked to these types of medical equipment.

Apply this code when a patient experiences an adverse reaction, injury, or complication due to a device such as a crutch, walker, wheelchair, hospital bed, or other non-surgical rehabilitative equipment. This is appropriate for incidents occurring during hospital stays or with personal-use devices.

• Always code the specific nature of the adverse effect (e.g., fracture, laceration) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the adverse incident to a therapeutic or rehabilitative device, distinguishing it from surgical device complications.
• Do not use for adverse events related to surgical implants or devices, as those fall under different external cause codes.