Displacement of cardiac electrode, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication arising from the abnormal movement or dislodgement of an implanted cardiac electrode, such as those used in pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). This displacement can lead to device malfunction, ineffective therapy, or other adverse effects requiring further intervention.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with symptoms or findings directly attributable to a previously displaced cardiac electrode, and the current encounter addresses these lasting effects. It should be used for follow-up care, evaluation of chronic symptoms, or management of ongoing issues related to the past displacement.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the primary condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current patient presentation to a historical displacement event.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial displacement; instead, refer to the acute displacement codes within the T82.12- category.