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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

I50.21
I50.22
I50.23

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Congestive Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure

Billable Code
I50.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • EF ≤40% with acute heart failure symptoms
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'acute systolic heart failure'

Applicable To

  • • Acute heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure EF is documented as ≤40% to support this code.

Chronic systolic heart failure

Billable Code
I50.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • EF ≤40%
  • • Stable symptoms such as fatigue or dyspnea on exertion
  • • Prior diagnosis of heart failure

Applicable To

  • • Chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Important Notes

  • • Document EF and chronicity clearly to support this code.

Acute on chronic systolic heart failure

Billable Code
I50.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • EF ≤40%
  • • Acute decompensation on top of chronic symptoms
  • • New or worsening pulmonary edema

Applicable To

  • • Acute exacerbation of chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Important Notes

  • • Document both acute and chronic aspects to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I11.0

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Use when hypertension is the underlying cause of heart failure.

I25.5

Ischemic cardiomyopathy

Use when ischemic heart disease is the underlying cause.

E87.70

Fluid overload

Use when volume overload is a significant clinical issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for congestive heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?

The ICD-10 code for congestive heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is I50.2- series, including I50.21 for acute, I50.22 for chronic, and I50.23 for acute on chronic cases.

How is heart failure with reduced ejection fraction documented?

Document heart failure with reduced ejection fraction by specifying the EF percentage, type (systolic), and acuity (acute, chronic, or acute on chronic).

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