Patient presents with a confirmed diagnosis of presence of inferior vena cava (IVC) filter.  The IVC filter placement was indicated by [state reason for original placement, e.g., history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with pulmonary embolism (PE), contraindication to anticoagulation].  Current indication for continued IVC filter presence is [state current justification, e.g., persistent risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE), ongoing contraindication to anticoagulation].  The patient's medical history includes [list relevant medical history, e.g., recurrent DVT, PE, bleeding disorder, recent surgery].  Review of systems is pertinent for [list pertinent positives and negatives, e.g., lower extremity edema, shortness of breath, chest pain].  Physical examination reveals [document relevant physical findings, e.g., palpable lower extremity cords, tenderness to palpation, normal heart and lung sounds].  Imaging studies confirm the presence and patency of the IVC filter located in the [specify location, e.g., infrarenal IVC].  No evidence of filter migration, fracture, or perforation is noted.  Assessment: Presence of IVC filter, medically necessary at this time due to [reiterate justification for continued presence].  Plan:  Continued surveillance of the IVC filter with [specify follow-up imaging modality and frequency, e.g., abdominal x-ray or CT scan in [timeframe]].  Patient education provided regarding signs and symptoms of potential complications, including filter thrombosis, migration, and perforation.  Discussion regarding potential retrieval of the IVC filter will be revisited when [state conditions for reassessment, e.g., resolution of contraindication to anticoagulation, decreased risk of VTE recurrence].  ICD-10 code Z98.81 (Presence of other vascular implants and grafts) is applicable.