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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure Systolic

ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure Systolic

I50.21
I50.22
I50.23

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code I50.21 for acute systolic heart failure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute systolic heart failure

Billable Code
I50.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute symptoms and EF <40%

Applicable To

  • • Acute decompensated heart failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and reduced ejection fraction.

Chronic systolic heart failure

Billable Code
I50.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ejection fraction <40%
  • • Chronic symptoms or history

Applicable To

  • • Chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and reduced ejection fraction clearly.

Acute on chronic systolic heart failure

Billable Code
I50.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ejection fraction <40%
  • • Acute exacerbation on chronic symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Acute exacerbation of chronic systolic heart failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation captures both acute and chronic elements.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I11.0

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Use when hypertension is a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for systolic heart failure?

The ICD-10 code for systolic heart failure includes I50.21 for acute, I50.22 for chronic, and I50.23 for acute on chronic conditions.

How is HFrEF coded in ICD-10?

HFrEF, or heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, is coded as systolic heart failure under ICD-10 codes I50.2-.

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