Prsnl history of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

This code indicates a patient's past experience with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a life support technique that oxygenates the blood outside the body. It signifies that the patient has previously undergone this procedure to support heart and/or lung function.

Use this code when documenting a patient's medical history to indicate a prior ECMO intervention. This is relevant for ongoing care, risk assessment, and understanding potential long-term sequelae or complications related to the past ECMO treatment. It should be used for patients who are no longer actively on ECMO.

• This is a history code, not for active ECMO support.
• Do not use this code if the patient is currently receiving ECMO; instead, code the underlying condition requiring ECMO.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, if applicable.