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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

I50.23

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

Also Known as:
Acute on Chronic HFrEF
Acute on Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

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:
  • • Ejection fraction <40% with acute decompensation
documentation:
  • • Documentation of both acute and chronic systolic heart failure

Applicable To

  • • Acute on chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute on chronic' and links systolic dysfunction to 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 hypertension.

E87.70

Fluid overload

Use when hypervolemia is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute on chronic HFrEF?

The ICD-10 code for acute on chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is I50.23.

How should acute on chronic HFrEF be documented?

Document both the acute exacerbation and chronic systolic heart failure, including ejection fraction and any underlying conditions.

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