Surgical instrumnt, materials and opth devices assoc w incdt

This code indicates an adverse event or complication arising from the use of surgical instruments, materials, or ophthalmic devices during a medical procedure. This includes issues related to sutures, implants, or any other device specifically designed for surgical or ophthalmological use that has caused patient harm.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a patient's adverse condition, injury, or complication to a surgical instrument (e.g., a broken scalpel blade), surgical material (e.g., an allergic reaction to suture material), or an ophthalmic device (e.g., a malfunctioning intraocular lens). This code is used to identify the external cause of morbidity.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the nature of the injury or complication caused by the device.
• Consider using an additional code from Chapter 19 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes) to specify the type of injury.
• Ensure documentation specifies the device or material involved and its role in the adverse incident.