2025 ICD-10-CM code Z95.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99) Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) Feed
Presence of other cardiac and vascular implants and grafts. This code indicates the presence of implanted devices or grafts in the cardiovascular system, excluding specific types like pacemakers or artificial hearts.
The medical necessity for using Z95.8 is driven by the need to accurately reflect the patient's health status and history related to the presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts. This information is essential for ongoing management, assessment of potential complications, and decision-making regarding future interventions. It provides context for other diagnoses and treatments, aiding in comprehensive care.
Clinicians use this code to document the presence of cardiac and vascular implants or grafts, influencing ongoing care and decision-making. It aids in tracking implant-related issues, potential complications, and overall patient health status. The responsibility lies in accurately documenting the type and location of the implant/graft.
- Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99)
- Z95 - Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts
In simple words: This code indicates that the patient has other implants or grafts in their heart or blood vessels, which are not otherwise specified.
Presence of other cardiac and vascular implants and grafts.This code signifies a patient's status post-implantation or grafting of cardiac or vascular devices, excluding those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., pacemakers, artificial hearts).It is used to document the presence of these implants for ongoing monitoring or future healthcare encounters.
Example 1: A patient presents for a routine check-up and has a history of a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), and the current visit is for ongoing management of their overall cardiac health.Z95.8 would be used to document the presence of the CABG., A patient with a history of peripheral artery disease (PAD) who received a vascular graft presents with leg pain. The physician uses Z95.8 to indicate the presence of the vascular graft while investigating other potential causes of leg pain., A patient who previously had a heart valve replacement undergoes an unrelated surgical procedure. The Z95.8 code is used to document the presence of the heart valve implant as part of the patient's medical history.
Documentation should specify the type of cardiac or vascular implant or graft present, the date of the original procedure, and any related complications or issues.Supporting clinical documentation from the implant procedure, such as operative reports or discharge summaries, should be maintained in the patient's record.Regular follow-up documentation should also include the status and function of the implanted device.
** This code specifically excludes complications of cardiac and vascular devices (T82.-). Be sure to use the appropriate T82 code if the patient is presenting with a complication related to the implant or graft.
- Specialties:Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Other Place of Service