Hemorrhage due to other internal prosth dev/grft, sequela

This code signifies a delayed complication of an internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft, specifically hemorrhage. It indicates that bleeding has occurred as a direct result of the presence or malfunction of such a device, and this bleeding is a long-term effect or condition arising from the initial device implantation.

Use this code when a patient presents with hemorrhage that is documented as a sequela of an internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft, and the bleeding is not an acute, immediate post-operative complication. This applies to situations where the device has been in place for some time and subsequently causes bleeding, such as erosion into a blood vessel or chronic irritation leading to hemorrhage.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific type of hemorrhage (e.g., gastrointestinal hemorrhage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the hemorrhage to the internal prosthetic device, implant, or graft as a long-term effect.
• An additional code for the specific type of prosthetic device, implant, or graft (e.g., Z95.- series) should be reported if known and relevant.