Embolism due to internal orthopedic prosth dev/grft, subs

This code signifies an embolism that has developed as a direct complication of an internal orthopedic prosthetic device, implant, or graft. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this embolism after the initial treatment phase.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, monitoring, or continued treatment of an embolism that was caused by an orthopedic implant. This applies to situations where the embolism is a known, existing condition being managed, rather than a new diagnosis.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the type of embolism (e.g., pulmonary embolism, cerebral embolism).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the embolism to the orthopedic device and indicates a subsequent encounter.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for embolisms unrelated to the orthopedic implant.