Displacement of other cardiac electronic device, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication arising from the displacement of a cardiac electronic device other than a pacemaker or defibrillator. This displacement can lead to impaired device function or other adverse effects that manifest after the initial event. It represents the residual effects or conditions that persist after the acute displacement has occurred and been addressed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a previously displaced cardiac electronic device, such as a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device or an implantable loop recorder (ILR), where the displacement event itself is no longer acute. This applies to situations where the sequelae, like chronic pain, recurrent arrhythmias, or persistent device malfunction, are being treated or monitored.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past displacement of a non-pacemaker/defibrillator cardiac electronic device.
• Do not use for acute displacement events; this "S" seventh character indicates a sequela.