Hemorrhage due to other internal prosth dev/grft, subs

Hemorrhage due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies bleeding that occurs as a complication from an internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft, other than those specifically classified elsewhere. This hemorrhage is a direct result of the presence or malfunction of the implanted material.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care or continued treatment of hemorrhage caused by an internal device, implant, or graft. This includes situations where the initial treatment for the hemorrhage has already been provided, and the patient is returning for subsequent management.

💡Coding Tips

Requires an additional code to identify the specific type of internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft.
Distinguish from initial encounters (A) and sequela (S) by the "D" seventh character.
Ensure the documentation clearly links the hemorrhage to the presence of the internal device.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T85.838Hemorrhage due to other internal prosth dev/grft

T85.838D(current)

Same Category

T85Complications of internal prosth dev/grft T85.0Mechanical complication of ventricular intracranial shunt T85.01Breakdown (mechanical) of ventricular intracranial shunt T85.01XABreakdown of ventricular intracranial shunt, init T85.01XDBreakdown of ventricular intracranial shunt, subs T85.01XSBreakdown of ventricular intracranial shunt, sequela