Mesh Erosion Dx Code

The dx code (short for diagnostic code) is a specific number assigned to a disease, disorder, or injury. This number is determined based on a series of increasingly more specific categories to which a condition belongs. All of the dx codes belong to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, also known as the ICD-9-CM or ICD 9 because it is currently in the ninth edition.

Mesh erosion, referred to as "the erosion of implanted vaginal mesh and other prosthetic materials to surrounding organ or tissue, initial encounter" by the ICD-9, is assigned the dx code 629.32 and is the most frequent and consistently reported mesh injury. Even with a diagnosis, mesh erosion can be extremely difficult and expensive to treat. This has resulted in the filing of many lawsuits against the manufacturers of these products.

Transvaginal Mesh Implants and Erosion

The phrases "mesh," "vaginal mesh," "pelvic mesh," and "transvaginal mesh" refer to the placement of a surgical mesh device in the pelvic region for the treat either pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. Surgery with transvaginal mesh can have serious complications, and has not demonstrated any additional benefits when compared with other "non-mesh" treatments.

Erosion can occur with all of the following products:

• Transvaginal Mesh to Treat POP
• Transabdominal Mesh to treat POP
• Mesh Sling to Treat SUI

The dx code for mesh erosion refers to the wearing down of the pelvic floor as well as any other surrounding organs or tissue by a surgical mesh device. Erosion with vaginal mesh requires a revision surgery in order to remove the mesh implant. Unfortunately, mesh devices can continue breaking apart into increasingly smaller pieces, making the full removal and alleviation of painful symptoms nearly impossible.

Additional Pelvic Mesh FDA Complications:

In addition to mesh erosion (also called exposure and protrusion), the United States Food and Drug Administration has received adverse event reports regarding several other mesh-related complaints:

• Pain
• Vaginal Scarring
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Urinary Problems
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Vaginal Shrinkage
• Recurrent Prolapse
• Emotional Problems
• Neuro-muscular problems

Speak to a Mesh Erosion Attorney: File a Lawsuit

Have you been diagnosed with mesh exposure or erosion? Do you suffer from other serious complications from a vaginal mesh implant? If you or a loved one has been injured by transvaginal mesh, we may be able to help you protect your legal rights and the interests of your family.

The Willis Law Firm is presently reviewing lawsuit claims against the following manufacturers and vaginal mesh products:

• American Medical Systems: SPARC, BioArc, MiniArc, Apogee, Elevate, Monarc, In-Fast, Perigree
• Boston Scientific: AdvantageT Sling System, Prefyx Mid UT Mesh Sling System, Prefyx PPST System, Obtryx Curved Single, Obtryx Mesh Sling, Arise, Pinnacle, Solyx, Lynx'
• CR Bard: Avaulta PlusT Biosynthetic Support, Avaulta SoloT Synthetic Support, Faslata Allograft, Pelvitex T Polypropylene Mesh, Pelvicol Tissue, PelviSoft Biomesh
• Johnson & Johnson: Ethicon TVT, Gynecare Prolift, Gynecare Prosima, Gynecare TVT, Gynemesh PS

You may be entitled to financial compensation for your mesh injuries. All clients are represented on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you will pay no attorney or legal fees unless a recovery is obtained in your favor.

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