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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Congestive Heart Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Congestive Heart Failure

I50.23
I50.33

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute on chronic congestive heart failure includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute on Chronic CHF
Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Congestive Heart Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Congestive Heart Failure

Use ICD-10 code I50.23 for acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

Billable Code
I50.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • EF <40% with acute symptoms and history of chronic heart failure

Applicable To

  • • Decompensated systolic CHF

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific EF and type of heart failure.

Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

Billable Code
I50.33
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • EF ≥50% with acute symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Exacerbation of HFpEF

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific EF and type of heart failure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I11.0

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Use when heart failure is due to hypertensive heart disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute on chronic congestive heart failure?

The ICD-10 code for acute on chronic congestive heart failure varies by type: I50.23 for systolic, I50.33 for diastolic, and I50.43 for combined heart failure.

How do you document acute on chronic CHF?

Document acute on chronic CHF by specifying the type (systolic, diastolic, or combined), ejection fraction, and acute symptoms like dyspnea or edema.

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