Cochlear implant status

This code indicates that a patient has a surgically implanted electronic device designed to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing. It signifies the presence of the cochlear implant itself, not the underlying hearing loss or any complications.

Use this code for patients who have undergone cochlear implant surgery and currently have the device in place. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, device programming, or when the presence of the implant is relevant to the patient's overall medical status.

• Always code the underlying cause of the hearing loss in addition to this status code.
• Do not use this code for patients who have only had an external hearing aid.
• This code does not indicate complications or malfunction of the implant; separate codes exist for those scenarios.