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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure Exacerbation Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure Exacerbation Unspecified

I50.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for congestive heart failure exacerbation unspecified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
CHF Exacerbation Unspecified
Heart Failure Flare-Up
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure Exacerbation Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure Exacerbation Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code I50.9 for heart failure, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Heart failure, unspecified

Billable Code
I50.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No echocardiogram results specifying EF
documentation:
  • • CHF exacerbation documented without type or acuity

Applicable To

  • • CHF exacerbation without specified type or acuity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific type or acuity is documented before using I50.9.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I11.0

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Use when CHF is due to hypertensive heart disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified CHF exacerbation?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified congestive heart failure exacerbation is I50.9, used when type or acuity is not documented.

When should I use ICD-10 code I50.9?

Use I50.9 for CHF exacerbation when documentation lacks specific type or acuity details.

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