T82.539A — Leakage of unspecified cardiac and vascular devices and implants, initial encounter
Is T82.539A billable?
Yes, but T82.539A is an unspecified code. T82.539A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T82.539A is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting T82.539A — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T82.530ALeakage of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
- T82.531ALeakage of surgically created arteriovenous shunt, initial encounter
- T82.532ALeakage of artificial heart, initial encounter
- T82.533ALeakage of balloon (counterpulsation) device, initial encounter
- T82.534ALeakage of infusion catheter, initial encounter
- T82.535ALeakage of umbrella device, initial encounter
- T82.538ALeakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants, initial encounter
T82.539A at a glance
| Code | T82.539A |
|---|---|
| Description | Leakage of unspecified cardiac and vascular devices and implants, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in T82.539A?
In T82.539A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T82.539A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T82.539A group to?
T82.539A sits in MDC 05 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 314Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCCmedical
- 315Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with CCmedical
- 316Other Circulatory System Diagnoses without CC/MCCmedical
As a secondary diagnosis, T82.539A is a complication or comorbidity (CC), which can move a stay into a higher-paying DRG.
How is T82.539A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T82.539, the nearest indexed parent of T82.539A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Complication › cardiac › device, implant or graft › mechanical › leakage (s) (from) (of)
- Complication › vascular › device or implant › mechanical › leakage (s) (from) (of)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T82.539A to fully describe the condition. T82.539A is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T80-T88
Report an additional code alongside T82.539A to fully describe the condition. T82.539A is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T82.539A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T82.539A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T80-T88
The conditions below are not part of T82.539A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T82.539A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
- artificial opening status (Z93.-)
- closure of external stoma (Z43.-)
- fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-)
- burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32)
- complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)
- poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)
- postprocedural fever (R50.82)
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)
- colostomy malfunction (K94.0-)
- disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87)
- functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-I97.1)
- intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
- ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
- postgastric surgery syndromes (K91.1)
- postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1)
- postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2)
- postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2)
- ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T82
The conditions below are not part of T82.539A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T82.539A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T82.5
The conditions below are not part of T82.539A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T82.539A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- mechanical complication of epidural and subdural infusion catheter (T85.61)
How long has T82.539A existed?
T82.539A has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.