Displacement of femoral arterial graft (bypass), sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication arising from the displacement of a femoral arterial bypass graft. This means the surgically implanted graft, designed to reroute blood flow in the femoral artery, has shifted from its intended position, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or conditions directly attributable to this past displacement.

Use this code when documenting conditions or symptoms that are a direct consequence of a previously displaced femoral arterial graft. This applies to follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for chronic issues, such as persistent pain, claudication, or tissue damage, that developed as a result of the graft's prior displacement, even if the displacement itself has been corrected.

• This "S" code indicates a sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions that are the late effects of a previous injury or illness.
• Do not use this code for acute or current displacement; refer to the acute displacement codes in the T82.32- series for active displacement.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific condition(s) or symptoms resulting from the sequela.