Air embolism fol infusion, tranfs and theraputc inject, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of an air embolism that occurred as a complication of an infusion, transfusion, or therapeutic injection. The initial event has already been addressed, and the patient is now in the healing or recovery phase.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent visits for monitoring, managing residual symptoms, or treating ongoing complications directly related to a previously diagnosed air embolism from one of the specified procedures. Examples include follow-up appointments after initial stabilization or for persistent neurological deficits.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates this is not the initial encounter for the air embolism.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the reason for the encounter, if applicable.
• Verify the air embolism was indeed a complication of an infusion, transfusion, or therapeutic injection.