In simple words: The doctor places a small device under your skin near the broken bone. This device uses electricity to help the bone heal faster.

This code describes a procedure where a device emitting electrical impulses is surgically implanted at the site of a broken bone to promote healing. The physician makes small incisions, places the electrode of the stimulator at the fracture site, connects it to an external power supply, and then closes the incisions.

Example 1: A patient with a non-union fracture of the tibia undergoes implantation of an electrical stimulator to promote bone healing., A patient with a delayed union of a femur fracture receives an implanted electrical bone stimulator after failing conservative treatment., A patient with a fracture of the humerus that is at high risk for non-union due to compromised blood supply undergoes surgical placement of an electrical stimulator.

Documentation should include the diagnosis, type of fracture, location of fracture, prior treatments, operative report detailing the implantation procedure, and the type of device used.