2025 ICD-10-CM code Z95.812
Presence of fully implantable artificial heart.
The medical necessity for the artificial heart should be established in the patient's medical record, typically related to end-stage heart failure.
The provider is responsible for accurately documenting the presence of the fully implantable artificial heart and ensuring the code is used appropriately.
In simple words: This code indicates that the patient has a fully implanted artificial heart.
This code indicates the presence of a fully implantable artificial heart in a patient.It is used to document the status of a patient who has received a total artificial heart implant.
Example 1: A patient who has undergone successful total artificial heart implantation and is being seen for follow-up care., A patient with a fully implantable artificial heart is admitted to the hospital for management of an unrelated condition, such as pneumonia., A patient with a fully implantable artificial heart presents to the clinic for routine monitoring and medication adjustments.
Documentation should clearly state the presence of the fully implantable artificial heart.The type of artificial heart and the date of implant may also be documented, although not required for coding.
** This code is used to track patients living with fully implantable artificial hearts, which is valuable for epidemiological studies and resource allocation.Excludes2: complications of cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts (T82.-)
- Specialties:Cardiology, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Independent Clinic, Federally Qualified Health Center