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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Congestive Heart Failure

ICD-10 Coding for History of Congestive Heart Failure

Z86.79
I50.9

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

Also Known as:
History of CHF
Past CHF
Resolved Congestive Heart Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Congestive Heart Failure

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

Use ICD-10 code Z86.79 for personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system

Billable Code
Z86.79
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has no CHF symptoms and is not on CHF medications.
documentation:
  • • Documented evidence of normal cardiac function and no CHF treatment.

Applicable To

  • • History of resolved CHF

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CHF is truly resolved before using this code.

Heart failure, unspecified

Billable Code
I50.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of CHF symptoms
  • • Ongoing treatment or monitoring for CHF

Applicable To

  • • Active heart failure without specification

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CHF is active before using this code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of congestive heart failure?

The ICD-10 code for a history of congestive heart failure, when the condition is resolved, is Z86.79.

Can Z86.79 be used for active CHF?

No, Z86.79 is used for resolved CHF. Active CHF should be coded with I50.- codes.

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