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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cardiogenic Shock

ICD-10 Coding for Cardiogenic Shock

R57.0
I46.x

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

Also Known as:
Cardiac Shock
Heart Shock
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cardiogenic Shock

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cardiogenic Shock

Use ICD-10 code R57.0 for cardiogenic shock, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cardiogenic shock

Billable Code
R57.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of cardiac-related hypotension and hypoperfusion.
coding:
  • • Code underlying cardiac condition first.
documentation:
  • • Document specific cardiac cause and clinical indicators.

Applicable To

  • • Shock due to cardiac causes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links shock to cardiac etiology.

Cardiac arrest

Non-Billable
I46.x
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented pulselessness
  • • CPR performed
  • • Defibrillation used

Applicable To

  • • Sudden cardiac arrest

Important Notes

  • • Follow latest Coding Clinic guidance for coding with cardiogenic shock.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I21.x

Acute myocardial infarction

Code first if MI is the underlying cause of shock.

T81.11XA

Shock due to anesthesia during the procedure

Use when shock occurs post-procedurally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you code both cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest?

Yes, if both are documented. However, follow the latest Coding Clinic guidance, which may advise coding only cardiac arrest if both occur.

What is the ICD-10 code for cardiogenic shock?

The ICD-10 code for cardiogenic shock is R57.0, used when shock is due to cardiac failure.

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