S/p admn tPA in diff fac w/n last 24 hr bef adm to crnt fac

This code indicates that a patient has recently received tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), also known as recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), for a thrombotic event. The administration occurred at a different healthcare facility within the 24 hours preceding their current admission.

This code is primarily used when a patient is transferred to a new facility for ongoing management after receiving thrombolytic therapy for conditions like acute ischemic stroke at the initial facility. It signifies the patient's post-thrombolytic status upon arrival at the current hospital.

• Always confirm the timeframe of tPA administration (within 24 hours) and that it occurred at an outside facility.
• This code is for status post-administration, not for the administration itself or the underlying condition treated by tPA.
• Sequence this code after the principal diagnosis for which the patient is being treated (e.g., acute ischemic stroke).