T85.121Non-billable
Displacement of implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve electrode (lead)
Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Inclusion Terms
4 items
Inclusion Terms
- •Displacement of electrode (lead) for cranial nerve neurostimulators
- •Displacement of electrode (lead) for gastric neurostimulator
- •Displacement of electrode (lead) for sacral nerve neurostimulator
- •Displacement of electrode (lead) for vagal nerve neurostimulators
Coding Guidance
T85.121 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.
Additional Information from Parent Codes
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Parent Codes Referenced:
Inclusion Terms
1 item
Inclusion Terms
From T85.12:
- •Malposition of implanted electronic stimulator of nervous system
Excludes1
2 items
Excludes1
Use Additional Code
1 item
Use Additional Code
From S00-T88:
- •code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)