Leakage of unspecified vascular graft, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a situation where a previously placed vascular graft is leaking, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of this complication. The specific type of vascular graft is not documented, and the leakage is the primary issue being addressed.

Apply this code when a patient returns for management of a known or suspected leakage from a vascular graft, and the medical record does not specify the type of graft. This would include scenarios such as a patient presenting to the emergency department or clinic with symptoms related to graft leakage, or during a planned follow-up visit where graft leakage is identified or further investigated.

• Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care of the leakage, not the initial diagnosis or placement of the graft.
• If the type of vascular graft is known, a more specific T82.3 category code should be used.
• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable.