POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Dorsal column stimulator generator malfunction. We found the leads that we had cut earlier and pulled those through the tissues and the spinal cord stimulator was removed in its entirely, verified by x-ray.
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ICD-10-CM Z45.42 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v41. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Dorsal column stimulator generator malfunction. Removal of spinal cord stimulator battery pack via separate incision: We made a separate incision in the left buttock area, dissected down to the capsule of the battery pack. Z45.42 is considered exempt from POA reporting.
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"Present On Admission" is defined as present at the time the order for inpatient admission occurs - conditions that develop during an outpatient encounter, including emergency department, observation, or outpatient surgery, are considered POA.