Embolism due to vascular prosth dev/grft, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication where a blood clot forms and travels from a previously implanted vascular prosthetic device, such as a stent, graft, or artificial heart valve, causing an embolism. It indicates that the embolism is a residual effect or late complication directly attributable to the presence of the prosthetic.

Apply this code when documenting an embolism that occurs as a sequela of a vascular prosthetic device, implant, or graft. This is appropriate for cases where the embolism is not an acute event but rather a persistent or late-developing issue stemming from the initial implantation.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific type of embolism (e.g., pulmonary embolism, cerebral embolism).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the embolism to the pre-existing vascular prosthetic and indicates it as a sequela.
• Do not use for acute or immediate post-operative embolisms related to the device; those would typically be coded with an acute complication code.