Is T82.538 a billable code?
No. T82.538 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T82.538: Leakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T82.538 groups related diagnoses under leakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T82.538
- T82.538ALeakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants, initial encounter
- T82.538DLeakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants, subsequent encounter
- T82.538SLeakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants, sequela
Other codes in T82.53 Leakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants
- T82.530Leakage of surgically created arteriovenous fistulaheader
- T82.531Leakage of surgically created arteriovenous shuntheader
- T82.532Leakage of artificial heartheader
- T82.533Leakage of balloon (counterpulsation) deviceheader
- T82.534Leakage of infusion catheterheader
- T82.535Leakage of umbrella deviceheader
- T82.539Leakage of unspecified cardiac and vascular devices and implantsheader
T82.538 questions
What does T82.538 mean?
T82.538 is the ICD-10-CM code for Leakage of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.