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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Ventricular Dysfunction

ICD-10 Coding for Right Ventricular Dysfunction

I50.811
I50.812

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

Also Known as:
Right Heart Failure
Cor Pulmonale
RV Dysfunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Ventricular Dysfunction

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

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

  • • Echocardiogram showing RV dilation
  • • Elevated BNP >400 pg/mL
  • • Symptoms of acute RV failure

Applicable To

  • • Acute cor pulmonale
  • • Acute right ventricular failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure acute nature is documented clearly.

Chronic right heart failure

Billable Code
I50.812
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Echocardiogram showing chronic RV changes
  • • Stable BNP levels
  • • Chronic symptoms like peripheral edema

Applicable To

  • • Chronic cor pulmonale
  • • Chronic right ventricular failure

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and underlying causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I26.99

Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

Use when acute right heart failure is due to a pulmonary embolism.

J44.9

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Use when chronic right heart failure is due to COPD.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for acute right ventricular failure is I50.811. It is used when documentation specifies acute right ventricular failure with supporting clinical evidence.

How do you code chronic right heart failure?

Chronic right heart failure is coded as I50.812. Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and includes supporting diagnostic findings.

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