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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Atrial Enlargement

ICD-10 Coding for Left Atrial Enlargement

I51.7

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

Also Known as:
LAE
Left Atrium Enlargement
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Atrial Enlargement

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Atrial Enlargement

Use ICD-10 code I51.7 for cardiomegaly, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cardiomegaly

Billable Code
I51.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of echocardiographic evidence of LAE
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of LAE in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Left atrial enlargement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of LAE to support accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I48.XX

Atrial fibrillation

Use when atrial fibrillation is present alongside LAE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left atrial enlargement?

The ICD-10 code for left atrial enlargement is I51.7, which is used for cardiomegaly as there is no specific code for LAE.

How should left atrial enlargement be documented?

Document left atrial enlargement with echocardiogram findings, etiology, and related symptoms to support accurate coding.

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