Prosth/oth implnt, matrl & hosp/persnl-use dev assoc w incdt

This code signifies an adverse event or complication directly related to a prosthetic device, implant, or other medical material used in a hospital or by the patient. It covers issues arising from the device itself, rather than a surgical error or underlying medical condition. This includes malfunctions, breakages, or reactions to the implanted material.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter where a prosthetic, implant, or other medical device (e.g., joint replacement, pacemaker, surgical mesh, or even a personal-use device like a glucose monitor) has caused an adverse incident. This could involve device failure, displacement, infection directly attributable to the device, or an allergic reaction to its components. It is used in conjunction with a code describing the specific nature of the adverse effect.

• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary diagnosis describing the adverse effect (e.g., infection, mechanical complication).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the adverse event to the specific device type.
• Do not use for complications of surgical procedures unless the device itself is the direct cause of the complication.