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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Posterior Descending Artery

ICD-10 Coding for Posterior Descending Artery

I21.11
I21.21

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

Also Known as:
PDA
Inferior Interventricular Artery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Posterior Descending Artery

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Posterior Descending Artery

Use ICD-10 code I21.11 for st elevation (stemi) myocardial infarction involving right coronary artery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving right coronary artery

Billable Code
I21.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PDA originates from RCA with confirmed STEMI

Applicable To

  • • STEMI involving PDA from RCA

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies PDA origin for accurate coding.

ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left circumflex coronary artery

Billable Code
I21.21
Billable

Applicable To

  • • STEMI involving PDA from LCX

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies PDA origin for accurate coding.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a STEMI involving the posterior descending artery?

The ICD-10 code for a STEMI involving the posterior descending artery depends on its origin: I21.11 if from RCA, I21.21 if from LCX.

How do you code a PCI for the posterior descending artery?

Code PCI for the posterior descending artery using 92928 with modifier -RC if from RCA, or -LC if from LCX.

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