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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Systolic Dysfunction

ICD-10 Coding for Systolic Dysfunction

I50.21
I50.22

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

Also Known as:
Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Systolic Dysfunction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Systolic Dysfunction

Use ICD-10 code I50.21 for acute systolic heart failure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute Systolic Heart Failure

Billable Code
I50.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ejection fraction <50% confirmed by echocardiogram
  • • Symptoms such as edema, orthopnea
  • • Elevated BNP levels

Applicable To

  • • Acute heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure EF is documented as <50% for accurate coding.

Chronic Systolic Heart Failure

Billable Code
I50.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ejection fraction <50%
  • • Chronic symptoms over 3 months
  • • Consistent treatment with diuretics

Applicable To

  • • Chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and EF for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use if tobacco use is a contributing factor.

I11.0

Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure

Sequence first if hypertension is the underlying cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for systolic dysfunction?

The ICD-10 code for systolic dysfunction is primarily I50.2-, which covers systolic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

How do you code heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is coded as I50.21 for acute cases and I50.22 for chronic cases, depending on the clinical presentation.

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