Therapeutic and rehab ob/gyn devices assoc w incdt

This code identifies adverse events or complications arising from the use of therapeutic or rehabilitative devices specifically designed for obstetric and gynecological conditions, excluding those used in surgical procedures. These incidents involve issues such as device malfunction, breakage, or patient injury directly attributable to the device's presence or function.

Use this code when documenting patient harm or complications linked to non-surgical obstetric or gynecological devices, such as pessaries, vaginal dilators, or certain types of intrauterine devices (IUDs) causing an adverse reaction. This applies when the device itself, rather than a surgical insertion or removal, is the direct cause of the adverse incident.

• Always code the specific nature of the adverse incident (e.g., infection, pain, hemorrhage) in addition to this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the adverse event to a non-surgical therapeutic or rehabilitative obstetric/gynecological device.
• Distinguish from complications of surgical devices or procedures, which would fall under different code categories.