T80-T88: Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
T85: Complications of other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
The group of conditions classified under "Complications of other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts" refers to issues related to the body's response post-surgery that involves placement of artificial devices, implants, or grafts. These complications arise when the systems of the body - such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, nerves, among others - react adversely to the prosthetic. For instance, the body might mistakenly categorize implanted devices as foreign bodies, sparking an immune response, leading to inflammation and infection. Other times, there could be mechanical complications, such as a device malfunction or shifting from its intended position, adding stress to the body. Symptoms are varied and generally depend on the location and type of the device, but common indicators can include pain, redness, swelling, or even system-specific signs like heart palpitations if a cardiac implant is involved. Progression varies and can escalate if not addressed promptly.
Subcodes of T85:
- T85.0: Mechanical complication of ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt
- T85.1: Mechanical complication of implanted electronic stimulator of nervous system
- T85.2: Mechanical complication of intraocular lens
- T85.3: Mechanical complication of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- T85.4: Mechanical complication of breast prosthesis and implant
- T85.5: Mechanical complication of gastrointestinal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- T85.6: Mechanical complication of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- T85.7: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
- T85.8: Other complications of internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified
- T85.9: Unspecified complication of internal prosthetic device, implant and graft
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