Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for st-elevation myocardial infarction includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Use ICD-10 code I21.01 for stemi involving left main coronary artery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Hypertension
Use if patient has a history of hypertension.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Use if patient has a history of diabetes.
Cardiogenic shock
Use if patient presents with cardiogenic shock.
The ICD-10 codes for STEMI range from I21.0 to I21.3, depending on the location of the myocardial infarction.
If a STEMI evolves from NSTEMI after thrombolytic therapy, it should still be coded as STEMI according to ICD-10 guidelines.