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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Chest Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Chest Pain

R07.9
R07.89
I20.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute chest pain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Chest Pain
Thoracic Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Chest Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Chest Pain

Use ICD-10 code R07.9 for chest pain, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chest pain, unspecified

Billable Code
R07.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Lack of specific details about the chest pain.

Applicable To

  • • Chest pain NOS

Other chest pain

Billable Code
R07.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documentation specifies type or location of chest pain, such as musculoskeletal origin.

Applicable To

  • • Anterior chest wall pain

Unstable angina

Billable Code
I20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documentation of ischemic chest pain with ECG changes or troponin elevation.

Applicable To

  • • Crescendo angina
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I25.10

Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Use to indicate underlying coronary artery disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute chest pain?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified acute chest pain is R07.9. For more specific types, such as anterior chest wall pain, use R07.89.

How do you document acute chest pain?

Document acute chest pain by detailing the onset, character, location, radiation, and associated symptoms to ensure accurate coding.

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