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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy

I51.81

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for stress-induced cardiomyopathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Takotsubo Syndrome
Broken Heart Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy

Use ICD-10 code I51.81 for takotsubo syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Takotsubo syndrome

Billable Code
I51.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Transient LV dysfunction with a stressor and no CAD.
coding:
  • • Avoid using I21.- unless MI is confirmed.
documentation:
  • • Document stressor, transient dysfunction, and negative coronary findings.

Applicable To

  • • Stress-induced cardiomyopathy
  • • Transient left ventricular apical ballooning

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the transient nature and absence of CAD.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R07.9

Chest pain, unspecified

Use if chest pain is present.

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use if heart failure symptoms like pulmonary edema develop.

F43.0

Acute stress reaction

Use if a psychological trigger is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stress-induced cardiomyopathy?

The ICD-10 code for stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also known as Takotsubo syndrome, is I51.81.

Can Takotsubo syndrome be coded with myocardial infarction?

Takotsubo syndrome should not be coded as myocardial infarction unless both conditions are present and documented.

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