In simple words: This code indicates that the patient has a cardiac or vascular implant or graft, like a stent, pacemaker, or graft in a blood vessel.

Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts. This code is used to indicate a patient has a history of cardiac or vascular implants or grafts.It is not used to report complications.A procedure code should accompany a Z code if a procedure is performed.

Example 1: A patient with a history of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) presents for a follow-up appointment. The Z95 code is used to indicate the presence of the bypass grafts., A patient with a pacemaker implanted several years prior presents with an unrelated complaint. Z95 is used to document the presence of the pacemaker., A patient with a history of peripheral artery disease and a vascular graft in their leg presents for an unrelated checkup.Z95 is used to document the presence of the vascular graft.

Documentation should clearly specify the type of cardiac or vascular implant or graft present, the date of the original procedure, and any relevant complications or issues.

** It is important to note that this code represents a history of implants or grafts and is not used for reporting current complications. If complications arise, the appropriate complication code (such as T82.-) should be used.