In simple words: This code indicates a long-term complication resulting from a heart device's electrical lead having moved out of its original placement.

This code describes a late effect or sequela resulting from the displacement of a cardiac electrode.A sequela is a residual condition that remains after the acute phase of an illness or injury has resolved. In this case, it indicates ongoing issues or problems resulting from a prior displacement of the electrode.

Example 1: A patient presents with chronic pain and discomfort at the site of a pacemaker implant, determined to be caused by a previous electrode displacement. The patient continues to experience these symptoms even after the electrode was repositioned., A patient experiences recurrent episodes of arrhythmia found to be related to a previously displaced electrode. Even after correction of the displacement, the patient continues to experience intermittent arrhythmias., A patient develops scar tissue at the site of a displaced cardiac electrode, leading to reduced device efficacy and necessitating ongoing monitoring and potential intervention.

Documentation should clearly establish the cause-and-effect relationship between the prior displacement of the cardiac electrode and the current condition, including details of the initial displacement, subsequent treatment, and persistent symptoms or complications.

** The code T82.120S specifically refers to the sequela of the displacement, not the displacement event itself. Use T82.120A for the initial encounter of the displacement and T82.120D for subsequent encounters related to the displacement.