Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute on chronic heart failure includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
Use ICD-10 code I50.23 for acute on chronic systolic heart failure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Use as a primary code if hypertension is the underlying cause.
The ICD-10 codes for acute on chronic heart failure are I50.23 for systolic, I50.33 for diastolic, and I50.43 for combined heart failure.
Documentation should specify 'acute on chronic', the type of heart failure (systolic, diastolic, combined), and include clinical evidence like EF and BNP levels.