Thrombosis due to cardiac prosth dev/grft, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication where a blood clot (thrombosis) has formed as a direct result of an implanted cardiac device, such as a prosthetic heart valve, pacemaker, or coronary stent. It indicates that the patient is experiencing the lasting effects or consequences of this thrombosis, rather than the acute event itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct sequela of a thrombosis caused by a cardiac prosthetic device, implant, or graft. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being managed for the chronic effects of such a thrombotic event, even if the original event occurred in the past.

• Requires an additional code to specify the type of cardiac prosthetic device, implant, or graft involved.
• Do not use for acute or active thrombosis; this code is specifically for sequelae.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous thrombosis caused by the cardiac device.