In the ICD-9-CM classification system, a nonfunctioning pacemaker due to the disintegration of the electrodes (leads) wo
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:11 pm
In the ICD-9-CM classification system, a nonfunctioning pacemaker due to the disintegration of the electrodes (leads) would be coded as a(n)
A. current injury.
B. late effect.
C. mechanical complication of an internal prosthetic device.
D. abnormal reaction of the body to the presence of an internal prosthetic device.
A. current injury.
B. late effect.
C. mechanical complication of an internal prosthetic device.
D. abnormal reaction of the body to the presence of an internal prosthetic device.