Displacement of coronary artery bypass graft, init encntr

This diagnosis code indicates that a previously implanted coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) has shifted from its original position. This displacement can compromise blood flow to the heart muscle, potentially leading to ischemia or other cardiac complications. It signifies an acute or new occurrence of this graft complication.

Use this code for patients presenting with symptoms or findings consistent with a displaced coronary bypass graft, such as new or worsening angina, dyspnea, or abnormal cardiac imaging. This applies when the patient is receiving active treatment for the displacement. It is appropriate for the initial hospitalization or encounter where the displacement is diagnosed and managed.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the underlying cause of the displacement, if known.
• Do not use this code for a graft that has occluded or stenosed without displacement; refer to codes in category T82.2 for those scenarios.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "displacement" of the graft and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific complication.