Hemorrhage due to vascular prosth dev/grft, sequela

This code describes a delayed complication involving bleeding that originates from or is caused by an implanted vascular device, such as a stent, graft, or other prosthetic. It signifies that the hemorrhage is a long-term effect or consequence of the presence of the vascular implant, rather than an acute event during or immediately after insertion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with hemorrhage attributed to a previously implanted vascular prosthetic device, implant, or graft, and the bleeding is considered a sequela. This applies to situations where the initial complication has resolved, but the hemorrhage is a persistent or late-onset issue directly related to the device.

• Requires an additional code to identify the specific type of vascular prosthetic device, implant, or graft.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the complication is a late effect of the initial problem.
• Distinguish from acute hemorrhage occurring during or immediately following the procedure, which would typically use an acute complication code.