Thrombosis due to other internal prosth dev/grft, subs

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies the formation of a blood clot (thrombosis) that has developed as a complication of an internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft, other than those specifically classified elsewhere. This condition can impede blood flow and potentially lead to serious health issues.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, monitoring, or treatment of thrombosis directly attributed to an internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft. This includes situations where the thrombosis was previously diagnosed and is now being managed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly links the thrombosis to the specific internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the condition, not the initial diagnosis.
Consider an additional code to specify the type of thrombosis (e.g., deep vein thrombosis) and the affected vessel, if known.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T85.868Thrombosis due to other internal prosth dev/grft

T85.868D(current)

Same Category

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