Infected hardware icd-9

Answer 1

996.6 "infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal prosthetic device, implant and graft." 996.6 "infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal prosthetic device, implant and graft." 996.6 "infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal prosthetic device, implant and graft."

Answer 2

In ICD-9, there is no specific code for "infected hardware." It would be recommended to use a code that represents the specific type of infection (e.g., wound infection, sepsis) and a code for the presence of the hardware (e.g., V54.81 for removal of internal fixation device). Consulting with a medical coder or healthcare provider for appropriate coding is advised.