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2025 ICD-10-CM code Z95.810

Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator.

A Z code should not be used as a primary diagnosis. If a procedure is performed, a procedure code should also be used.

The medical necessity for Z95.810 is established by the underlying condition that necessitated the implantation of the AICD.This code is not used to justify the implantation procedure itself, but rather to document the ongoing presence of the device.

Documenting the presence of an AICD is typically the responsibility of the cardiologist or electrophysiologist managing the patient's device.

In simple words: This code lets healthcare providers know that you have an automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD), which is a device that helps regulate your heartbeat.

This code indicates the presence of an automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD) in a patient.It is used to document the presence of the device, not for coding any complications or procedures related to the AICD.

Example 1: A patient with a history of ventricular tachycardia has an AICD implanted. During a follow-up visit, Z95.810 is used to document the presence of the device., A patient is admitted to the hospital for an unrelated condition. The presence of their AICD is documented using Z95.810., A patient undergoes a routine checkup with their primary care physician. The physician documents the presence of the patient’s AICD using Z95.810.

Documentation should clearly indicate the presence of the AICD, the date of implantation (if known), and any relevant information about the device's function or settings.

** This code is used for the presence of an automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator. For other implantable cardiac devices, refer to other codes within the Z95 series. This information is current as of December 1, 2024.

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