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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Coronary Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Coronary Syndrome

I24.9
I21.0

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

Also Known as:
ACS
Heart Attack
Acute Ischemic Heart Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Coronary Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Coronary Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code I24.9 for acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified

Billable Code
I24.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of chest pain and elevated cardiac biomarkers without ST elevation.

Applicable To

  • • Acute coronary syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies whether myocardial infarction is present to avoid using unspecified codes.

ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of anterior wall

Non-Billable
I21.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ST elevation ≥1mm in two contiguous leads
  • • Elevated troponin levels

Applicable To

  • • Anterior wall STEMI

Important Notes

  • • Ensure EKG findings are documented to support STEMI diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R07.2

Precordial pain

Use to specify chest pain associated with ACS.

I25.110

Atherosclerotic heart disease with unstable angina

Use when CAD is present with angina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute coronary syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for acute coronary syndrome is I24.9, which is used when the condition is diagnosed without further specification of myocardial infarction.

How is STEMI coded in ICD-10?

STEMI is coded in ICD-10 using codes I21.0-I21.4, depending on the location of the myocardial infarction as indicated by EKG findings.

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