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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dilated Cardiomyopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Dilated Cardiomyopathy

I42.0
I42.6

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

Also Known as:
Congestive Cardiomyopathy
DCM
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Use ICD-10 code I42.0 for dilated cardiomyopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Billable Code
I42.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • LVEF <45%
  • • LV dilation confirmed by echocardiogram

Applicable To

  • • Congestive cardiomyopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'dilated' to avoid unspecified codes.

Alcoholic cardiomyopathy

Billable Code
I42.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • History of chronic alcohol use
  • • LVEF <45%

Important Notes

  • • Document alcohol use clearly to support coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use if heart failure is present with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dilated cardiomyopathy?

The ICD-10 code for dilated cardiomyopathy is I42.0. It is used when the condition is diagnosed without a specified cause.

How do you code dilated cardiomyopathy with heart failure?

Code I42.0 for dilated cardiomyopathy and I50.9 for heart failure if present. Ensure documentation supports both conditions.

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