Other mechanical complication of artificial heart, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-developing mechanical issue with an artificial heart or a component thereof, such as a ventricular assist device (VAD) or total artificial heart. These complications are not acute events but rather persistent or residual problems occurring after the initial complication has been treated.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic or residual mechanical complication of an artificial heart. This includes situations where a previous acute mechanical complication has resolved, but the patient continues to experience a related, ongoing mechanical issue, or when a new mechanical issue arises as a direct consequence of a prior complication.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the complication is a late effect of a previous acute event.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific nature of the sequela, if applicable.
• Do not use for acute or initial mechanical complications; those require different seventh characters.