Other vascular complications of medical care, not elsewhere classified

This code signifies vascular complications arising from medical interventions that are not specifically categorized elsewhere. It encompasses a range of iatrogenic vascular issues, such as arterial or venous injuries, thrombosis, or hemorrhage, directly attributable to a medical procedure or treatment.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a vascular complication directly resulting from medical care, and a more specific ICD-9-CM code for that particular complication is unavailable. This is often used for complications like pseudoaneurysm formation post-catheterization, non-specific vessel injury during surgery, or medication-induced vasculitis not otherwise classified.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the underlying medical condition or the primary complication.
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the vascular complication to a specific medical intervention or treatment.
• Differentiate from complications due to devices (e.g., catheter malfunction) which may have more specific codes.