Hemorrhage due to nervous system prosth dev/grft, sequela

This code signifies a delayed or residual hemorrhage that has occurred as a complication from a previously implanted nervous system device, such as a shunt, stimulator, or other neural graft. It indicates that the bleeding is a long-term or ongoing consequence of the device's presence or a prior complication related to it. This is distinct from an acute hemorrhage occurring at the time of initial implantation or a current, active bleeding event.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with symptoms or findings of a hemorrhage that is a sequela of a nervous system prosthetic device, implant, or graft. This typically applies to follow-up encounters where the hemorrhage is no longer acute but is a persistent or recurring issue stemming from the device. Examples include chronic subdural hematomas or persistent intraparenchymal bleeding attributed to a previously placed deep brain stimulator lead.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the type of nervous system prosthetic device, implant, or graft involved.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the hemorrhage as a sequela (late effect) rather than an acute or current complication.
• If the hemorrhage is acute or a current complication, a different T85.8- code for current complications would be more appropriate.