Leakage of cardiac and vascular devices and implants, subs

This code indicates a follow-up encounter for a patient experiencing leakage from a cardiac or vascular device or implant, other than a heart valve prosthesis or coronary artery stent. This leakage signifies a malfunction or complication of the implanted device, requiring further medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient presenting with symptoms or signs of leakage from an implanted cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, vascular graft, or other non-valvular/non-stent cardiovascular device. This includes office visits, hospital admissions, or outpatient procedures addressing the ongoing issue after the initial treatment.

• Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter.
• Ensure documentation specifies "leakage" and identifies the type of cardiac or vascular device involved.
• Do not use for initial encounters or sequelae; those require different seventh characters.