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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chest Tightness

ICD-10 Coding for Chest Tightness

R07.89
R07.9

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

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

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

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

clinical:
  • • Presence of normal cardiac biomarkers
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of non-cardiac symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Chest tightness
  • • Non-cardiac chest pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-cardiac origin to avoid misclassification.

Chest pain, unspecified

Billable Code
R07.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lack of specific diagnostic findings

Applicable To

  • • Chest pain NOS

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using when more specific information is available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z03.89

Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

Use when chest tightness is observed but not confirmed as cardiac.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chest tightness?

The ICD-10 code for chest tightness is R07.89, used for non-cardiac chest pain. Ensure documentation specifies non-cardiac origin to use this code accurately.

When should R07.89 be used instead of R07.9?

Use R07.89 when chest tightness is non-cardiac and specific causes like musculoskeletal pain are documented. R07.9 is for unspecified chest pain.

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