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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Infected Titanium Mesh Cranioplasty Implant
A 61-year-old male with history of resection of metastatic tumor to the frontal skull with titanium mesh cranioplasty was admitted with an open draining wound in the middle of the frontal incision. The titanium mesh was visible with purulent material on the dura. An MRI revealed no evidence of abnormal dural enhancement, epidural abscess or tumor. What is the diagnosis code assignment for the infected titanium mesh cranioplasty?
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