Peripheral vascular angioplasty status

This code indicates that a patient has a history of undergoing a peripheral vascular angioplasty procedure, but without the placement of a stent or graft. It signifies a past intervention to widen a narrowed or obstructed peripheral blood vessel using a balloon catheter. This status code is used to document the patient's post-procedural state.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, medication management, or evaluation of symptoms related to peripheral artery disease, and their medical history confirms a prior peripheral vascular angioplasty without stent or graft insertion. This code is appropriate for documenting the patient's history of this specific intervention, even if the original condition has resolved or is being managed.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the underlying condition or reason for the encounter.
• Carefully review operative reports and patient history to confirm the absence of a stent or graft placement during the angioplasty.
• If a stent or graft was placed, refer to the Z95.820 code for "Peripheral vascular angioplasty status with implant and graft."