Unsp medical devices associated with adverse incidents

This code signifies an adverse event or complication linked to a medical device where the specific type of device involved is not documented. It indicates that a patient experienced an undesirable outcome, and a medical device is implicated, but further details about the device are unknown. This could include device malfunction, failure, or an adverse reaction to its presence.

Use this code when a patient presents with an adverse incident clearly associated with a medical device, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding the device's identity (e.g., "patient had a reaction to a device"). It is appropriate when the documentation confirms a device-related issue but does not specify the device type, such as a general reference to an "implant" or "prosthesis" without further detail.

• Always strive for more specific codes when the medical device type is known.
• This code should be used as a last resort when no other more precise device-related external cause code can be assigned.
• Review the entire medical record carefully for any mention of a specific device before resorting to this unspecified code.