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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Troponin Elevation

ICD-10 Coding for Troponin Elevation

R79.89
I21.A1

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

Also Known as:
Elevated Troponin
Troponinemia
Troponin Leak
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Troponin Elevation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Troponin Elevation

Use ICD-10 code R79.89 for other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Billable Code
R79.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Troponin elevation without ischemic symptoms
documentation:
  • • Clear documentation of non-ischemic cause

Applicable To

  • • Elevated troponin without myocardial infarction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the absence of myocardial infarction.

Myocardial infarction type 2

Billable Code
I21.A1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Troponin rise/fall pattern
  • • Ischemic symptoms without coronary thrombosis

Applicable To

  • • Type 2 myocardial infarction due to demand ischemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies Type 2 MI and underlying cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use when heart failure is the underlying cause of troponin elevation.

I48.91

Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Use when atrial fibrillation is a contributing factor to demand ischemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated troponin?

The ICD-10 code for elevated troponin without myocardial infarction is R79.89. This code is used when troponin levels are above the 99th percentile without ischemic symptoms or EKG changes.

When to use R79.89 vs I21.9 for troponin elevation?

Use R79.89 for elevated troponin without myocardial infarction. Use I21.9 when there is evidence of myocardial infarction, such as ischemic symptoms and EKG changes.

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