Displacement of aortic (bifurcation) graft, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication arising from the displacement of an aortic graft, including those at the bifurcation. It indicates that the initial displacement event has led to persistent issues or conditions requiring ongoing management.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic or residual problems directly attributable to a previously displaced aortic graft. This includes situations where the patient is still experiencing symptoms, requires further intervention, or is being monitored for sequelae of the displacement, even if the displacement itself has been corrected.

• Always assign a code for the specific sequela (e.g., hemorrhage, stenosis) in addition to this code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past displacement of the aortic graft.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the initial displacement, even if the displacement itself occurred in the distant past.