ICD-Code T82.72: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to heart assist system and artificial heart
You have an inflammation caused by a heart assist system or an artificial heart.
The heart pumps blood through the body. In the process, the blood flows through blood vessels. The blood supplies all areas of the body with oxygen and nutrients.
You have had a heart assist system or an artificial heart implanted.
If the heart is unable to pump properly, it can be assisted by a device. This is called a heart assist system. It is also possible to implant an artificial heart. This is intended to ensure that all parts of the body receive an adequate blood supply.
When material is inserted into the body, it can cause inflammation. For instance, inflammation can be triggered by pathogens.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).