Presence of other heart-valve replacement

This code indicates the presence of a prosthetic heart valve that is not specifically identified as aortic or mitral. It signifies a patient's current status following surgical replacement of a heart valve other than the aortic or mitral valve, such as the tricuspid or pulmonary valve. This is a lifelong status code, indicating the continued presence of the artificial valve.

Use this code for patients who have undergone surgical replacement of a tricuspid or pulmonary valve and the prosthetic valve is still in place. It should be assigned as a secondary diagnosis to provide a complete picture of the patient's medical history and current status, particularly when managing conditions related to the prosthetic valve or for general follow-up care.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, never as a primary diagnosis.
• Do not use this code for replacement of aortic or mitral valves; use the more specific codes (Z95.2 or Z95.3) for those situations.
• This code is used for the presence of the device, not for complications related to it. For complications, code the specific complication in addition to this status code.