ICD-9 code for Mesh

[rachell1976]

Trying to find ICD-9 code appropriate for
"mesh erosion in vagina" following bladder suspension.
MD states that the edge of the mesh is palpable upon exam.

I'm at a loss, i've gone through the 996 codes of complications of surgical care and been unable to come up with anything I feel confident with.

 

[kevbshields]

Don't have my ICD handy, but it would code to a Mechanical Complication. I believe that category states that erosion or breakdown are considered mechanical.

Sorry I can't be more specific!

 

[ellie2847]

eroding mesh

996.59 refers to nonabsorbable surgical material. I would use this,

 

[kevbshields]

"Erosion," as stated by the provider falls into category 996.0. Just a thought.

 

[dardegirl]

Our clinic uses 996.30 = Mechanical complication of genitourinary device, implant, and graft, unspecified device, implant, and graft.

It works and we got paid.

Good luck!!!

dardegirl

 

[garmab06]

mesh

I use the same code 996.30 and have gotten paid sometimes visit complaint it would state pelvic pain 625.9 as a secondary dx.

 

[MissTaylor]

Thanks!!

This was really helpful!

 

[debrowne]

Mesh erosion ICD9

Thank you so much as well.

donnab