Hemorrhage due to cardiac prosth dev/grft, subs

This code signifies bleeding that has occurred as a direct complication of an implanted cardiac device, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, artificial heart valve, or coronary stent. The hemorrhage is a consequence of the prosthetic device itself, rather than an underlying cardiac condition.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care or treatment of hemorrhage that was previously diagnosed and is directly attributable to a cardiac prosthetic device. This includes situations where the patient is receiving ongoing management for the bleeding or its sequelae.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the hemorrhage to the cardiac prosthetic device and indicates this is not the initial encounter for the complication.
• Always code the specific type of cardiac prosthetic device (e.g., T82.0- for mechanical heart valve) as a secondary diagnosis.
• Consider additional codes for the specific site of hemorrhage if documented (e.g., hemopericardium, gastrointestinal bleeding).