In simple words: The battery pack that powers your heart's pacemaker has shifted out of place, and this is not the first time you've seen a doctor for this issue.

Displacement of a cardiac pulse generator (battery) during a subsequent encounter. This code is used for subsequent encounters related to the displacement of the pulse generator and should be used after the initial encounter for this specific displacement.

Example 1: A patient who previously had their cardiac pulse generator displaced presents for a follow-up appointment to check on the device's positioning and function., A patient experiences discomfort and potential device malfunction due to a previously displaced cardiac pulse generator and seeks medical attention for the recurring issue., A patient with a known history of cardiac pulse generator displacement presents with symptoms suggesting further displacement, requiring evaluation and potential intervention.

Documentation should include details of the initial displacement, the current symptoms or concerns, and any interventions or assessments performed during the subsequent encounter. Imaging studies confirming the displacement are helpful.