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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chest Pressure

ICD-10 Coding for Chest Pressure

R07.89
I20.9

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

Also Known as:
Chest Discomfort
Substernal Pressure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chest Pressure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chest Pressure

Use ICD-10 code R07.89 for other chest pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other chest pain

Billable Code
R07.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chest pressure reproducible on palpation with normal cardiac tests.

Applicable To

  • • Atypical chest pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure cardiac causes are ruled out before using this code.

Angina pectoris, unspecified

Billable Code
I20.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive stress test
  • • EKG changes indicative of ischemia

Applicable To

  • • Chest pressure due to cardiac ischemia

Important Notes

  • • Document cardiac tests and results to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.1

Myalgia

Use when chest pressure is musculoskeletal in nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chest pressure?

The ICD-10 code for chest pressure depends on the underlying cause. Use I20.9 for cardiac-related pressure and R07.89 for non-cardiac causes.

How to document chest pressure for ICD-10 coding?

Document the onset, duration, character, and any associated symptoms or test results to ensure accurate ICD-10 coding.

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