Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T82.838 is the diagnosis code for Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts. This code falls under the section "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where T82.838 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T82.838 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T82.838 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T82.838 is T82.83 ("Hemorrhage due to cardiac and vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts"). T82.838 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T82.838 is located in Section T80-T88 — "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use T82.838 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts is T82.838.
Yes, T82.838 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T82.838 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T82.838 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.