Encounter for adjustment and management of cardiac device

This code signifies a patient encounter focused on the maintenance, programming, or modification of an implanted cardiac device other than a pacemaker or defibrillator. This includes devices such as implantable loop recorders (ILRs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices without defibrillator function, or other less common cardiac implants requiring ongoing management. The purpose of the visit is to ensure optimal device function and patient well-being.

Use this code for routine follow-up visits for patients with non-pacemaker/defibrillator cardiac implants, where the primary reason for the encounter is device interrogation, reprogramming, or adjustment. This also applies to encounters where a patient presents with symptoms potentially related to their device, and the visit involves checking and managing the device. Do not use for initial device implantation or replacement.

• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when the encounter's sole purpose is device management.
• Specify the type of cardiac device in the clinical documentation to support the "other cardiac device" classification.
• Do not use this code for encounters related to pacemakers (Z45.010, Z45.018) or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (Z45.02).