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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction

ICD-10 Coding for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction

I50.20
I51.9

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

Also Known as:
LVSD
Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction

Use ICD-10 code I50.20 for unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure

Billable Code
I50.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • LVEF <40% with symptoms of heart failure

Applicable To

  • • Systolic heart failure NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies systolic dysfunction.

Unspecified heart disease

Billable Code
I51.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Echocardiogram showing LVSD without heart failure symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Heart disease NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document absence of heart failure symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z95.81

Presence of cardiac device

Use to indicate presence of devices like pacemakers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left ventricular systolic dysfunction?

The ICD-10 code for left ventricular systolic dysfunction with heart failure is I50.2-. If heart failure is not present, use I51.9.

How is left ventricular systolic dysfunction documented?

Document left ventricular systolic dysfunction by including ejection fraction, heart failure symptoms, and NYHA classification if applicable.

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