Breakdown of femoral arterial graft (bypass), init

This code signifies a mechanical failure of a graft surgically implanted to bypass a blocked or narrowed femoral artery. This breakdown could involve issues such as a kink, fracture, or other structural compromise of the graft material itself, leading to impaired blood flow.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms directly attributable to a mechanical malfunction of a previously placed femoral arterial bypass graft. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the breakdown is identified and treatment is initiated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies a mechanical breakdown, not a thrombotic or infectious complication.
• Confirm the encounter is the initial one for this specific complication. Subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.
• Verify the graft is indeed in the femoral artery; other arterial graft breakdowns have different codes.