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ICD-10/T85.732A

T85.732A ICD-10-CM Code: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead), initial encounter

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)

MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0, Appendix B.

  • MS-DRG 091 — OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH MCC (MDC 01)
  • MS-DRG 092 — OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH CC (MDC 01)
  • MS-DRG 093 — OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 01)

A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead), initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (T85.732A).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T85.732A in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Infection and inflammatory reaction due to electrode (lead) for cranial nerve neurostimulators
  • Infection and inflammatory reaction due to electrode (lead) for gastric neurostimulator
  • Infection and inflammatory reaction due to electrode (lead) for sacral nerve neurostimulator
  • Infection and inflammatory reaction due to electrode (lead) for vagal nerve neurostimulators

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • Use additional code to identify infection
  • Use additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
  • Use additional code(s) to identify the specified condition resulting from the complication
  • Use additional code to identify devices involved and details of circumstances (Y62-Y82)

Change history

  • FY2017 — 2016-10-01
    Added to the code set
    Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead), initial encounter
    FY2017 changes

Verify Before Coding

  • CC as a secondary diagnosis (FY2026). Can raise the stay's MS-DRG severity tier.

From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.

Contextual Map

Every relationship of T85.732A in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.

Hierarchy

  • S00-T88 — Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) (S00-T88) [Hierarchy]
  • T80-T88 — Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified [Hierarchy]

Clinical classification (CCSR)

  • INJ037 — Complication of other surgical or medical care, injury, initial encounter [CCSR]

Potential MS-DRG

  • CC — Complication or Comorbidity [MS-DRG severity]: “As a secondary diagnosis this code can raise the stay's MS-DRG severity tier (CC).”
  • DRG 091 — OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH MCC (MDC 01)”
  • DRG 092 — OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH CC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH CC (MDC 01)”
  • DRG 093 — OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITHOUT CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 01)”

MDC crossing · procedures (8892)

  • MDC 01 — Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System [MDC crossing]: “Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
  • 0016070 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Nasopharynx with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Nasopharynx with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 01, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • 0016071 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Mastoid Sinus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Mastoid Sinus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 01, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • 0016072 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Atrium with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Atrium with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 01, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • 0016073 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Blood Vessel with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Blood Vessel with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 01, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • 0016074 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Pleural Cavity with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Pleural Cavity with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 01, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • and 8887 more

Index entries (15)

  • Complication (s) (from) (of), electronic stimulator device, peripheral nerve, infection and inflammation[Index term]
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, cranial nerve[Index term]
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, gastric nerve[Index term]
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, peripheral nerve[Index term]
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, sacral nerve[Index term]
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, vagal nerve[Index term]
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, gastrointestinal (bile duct) (esophagus), neurostimulator electrode (lead)[Index term]
  • Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation), due to device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, cranial nerve[Index term]
  • and 7 more

Nearest codes (40)

  • T85 — Complications of other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts [Sibling]
  • T85.698S — Other mechanical complication of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, sequela [Sibling]
  • T85.7 — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts [Sibling]
  • T85.71 — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to peritoneal dialysis catheter [Sibling]
  • T85.71XA — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to peritoneal dialysis catheter, initial encounter [Sibling]
  • T85.71XD — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to peritoneal dialysis catheter, subsequent encounter [Sibling]
  • T85.71XS — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to peritoneal dialysis catheter, sequela [Sibling]
  • T85.72 — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to insulin pump [Sibling]
  • and 32 more

Change history

  • FY2017 — Added to the code set [Change history]

Relationships & Classification

Clinical classification (AHRQ CCSR):INJ037 — Complication of other surgical or medical care, injury, initial encounter (default).

Clinical Classifications Software Refined (CCSR) for ICD-10-CM Diagnoses. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Potential MS-DRG Relationships (FY2026)

CC — Complication or Comorbidity. Reported as a secondary diagnosis, this code raises the stay's MS-DRG severity tier — except when the principal diagnosis is one of 457 clinically related codes on its CMS exclusion list.

Named in the grouper logic of 3 MS-DRGs: DRG 091 (MDC 01), DRG 092 (MDC 01), DRG 093 (MDC 01).

From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual (Appendices B and C). Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does T85.732A require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T85.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T85.732A in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T85.731 — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of brain, electrode (lead)
  • T85.731A — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of brain, electrode (lead), initial encounter
  • T85.731D — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of brain, electrode (lead), subsequent encounter
  • T85.731S — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of brain, electrode (lead), sequela
  • T85.732 — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead)
  • T85.732D — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead), subsequent encounter
  • T85.732S — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead), sequela
  • T85.733 — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of spinal cord, electrode (lead)
  • T85.733A — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of spinal cord, electrode (lead), initial encounter
  • T85.733D — Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of spinal cord, electrode (lead), subsequent encounter

View all codes in the T85 family

Indexed Clinical Terms (15)

Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.

  • Complication (s) (from) (of), electronic stimulator device, peripheral nerve, infection and inflammation
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, cranial nerve
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, gastric nerve
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, peripheral nerve
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, sacral nerve
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, vagal nerve
  • Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic), due to or resulting from, device, implant or graft, gastrointestinal (bile duct) (esophagus), neurostimulator electrode (lead)
  • Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation), due to device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, cranial nerve
  • Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation), due to device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, gastric nerve
  • Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation), due to device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, peripheral nerve
  • Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation), due to device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, sacral nerve
  • Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation), due to device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, vagal nerve
  • Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation), due to device, implant or graft, gastrointestinal (bile duct) (esophagus), neurostimulator electrode (lead)
  • Sepsis (generalized) (unspecified organism), due to device, implant or graft, electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator), nervous system, peripheral nerve
  • Sepsis (generalized) (unspecified organism), due to device, implant or graft, gastrointestinal (bile duct) (esophagus), neurostimulator electrode (lead)