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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Heart Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Right Heart Failure

I50.811
I50.812

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

Also Known as:
Right Ventricular Failure
Right-Sided Heart Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Heart Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Heart Failure

Use ICD-10 code I50.811 for acute right heart failure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute right heart failure

Billable Code
I50.811
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute symptoms and elevated BNP

Applicable To

  • • Sudden onset with elevated JVD
  • • Hepatomegaly

Important Notes

  • • Ensure acute symptoms are documented clearly.

Chronic right heart failure

Billable Code
I50.812
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chronic symptoms with stable BNP levels

Applicable To

  • • Long-standing cor pulmonale

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and stability of symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I27.0

Primary pulmonary hypertension

Use when right heart failure is due to primary pulmonary hypertension.

J44.9

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Use when COPD is a comorbidity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute right heart failure?

The ICD-10 code for acute right heart failure is I50.811. It is used when there is a sudden onset of right heart failure symptoms, supported by clinical evidence such as elevated BNP and specific ECG findings.

How do you code chronic right heart failure?

Chronic right heart failure is coded as I50.812. This code is used for long-standing right heart failure conditions, documented with stable symptoms and clinical findings.

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