Leakage of cardiac and vascular devices and implants, init

Leakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code signifies the initial discovery of fluid or blood escaping from a cardiac or vascular device or implant, other than a heart valve prosthesis or coronary artery stent. This leakage indicates a malfunction or complication related to the implanted device.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for the first time with symptoms or signs of leakage from an implanted cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, vascular graft, or other non-valvular/non-stent cardiovascular device. This applies to the initial assessment and treatment of the leakage.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "A" for initial encounter, indicating the patient is receiving active treatment for the complication.
Be sure to also code the specific type of cardiac or vascular device involved, if known and separately identifiable.
Distinguish from mechanical complications like displacement or erosion, which have different codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T82.538Leakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants

T82.538A(current)

Crosswalks

996.09ApproxICD-9 996.09ApproxICD-9 996.1ApproxICD-9

Same Category

T82Complications of cardiac and vascular prosth dev/grft T82.0Mechanical complication of heart valve prosthesis T82.01