Complication of unsp artery following a procedure, NEC, subs

This code describes a complication affecting an unspecified artery that occurs after a medical procedure, and is not classified more specifically elsewhere. This particular code is used for a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for the complication after the initial treatment.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management or evaluation of an arterial complication, such as a pseudoaneurysm, dissection, or thrombosis, that developed as a result of a prior surgical or interventional procedure. The specific artery involved is not documented, or the complication is generalized.

• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the arterial complication (e.g., I77.1 for arterial stricture).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care for the complication.
• Do not use if a more specific code for the artery or type of complication is available.