Peripheral vascular angioplasty status w implants and grafts

This code indicates a patient's current health status following a peripheral vascular angioplasty procedure where a stent, graft, or other implantable device was placed to improve blood flow in arteries outside of the heart and brain. It signifies that the patient has a permanent implant resulting from this intervention.

Use this code for patients who have undergone a peripheral angioplasty and now have an indwelling stent, graft, or other implant in their peripheral vasculature. This status code is typically reported as a secondary diagnosis to provide a comprehensive picture of the patient's medical history and current conditions. It is appropriate for ongoing care related to the implanted device or for unrelated encounters where the presence of the implant is clinically relevant.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, never as a primary.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the presence of an implant (e.g., stent, graft) following the angioplasty.
• Distinguish carefully from Z98.62, which is for angioplasty without an implant.