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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Type 2 NSTEMI

ICD-10 Coding for Type 2 NSTEMI

I21.A1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for type 2 nstemi includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
Type 2 Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Type 2 NSTEMI

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Type 2 NSTEMI

Use ICD-10 code I21.A1 for myocardial infarction type 2, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Myocardial infarction type 2

Billable Code
I21.A1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of supply-demand mismatch without coronary thrombosis.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'Type 2 MI' in the medical record.

Applicable To

  • • Type 2 NSTEMI
  • • Type 2 STEMI

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'Type 2 MI' and specifies the underlying cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use when heart failure contributes to the supply-demand imbalance.

D64.9

Anemia, unspecified

Use when anemia is a contributing factor to Type 2 MI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Type 2 NSTEMI?

The ICD-10 code for Type 2 NSTEMI is I21.A1, which covers myocardial infarction type 2 due to supply-demand mismatch.

How do you document Type 2 NSTEMI?

Document Type 2 NSTEMI by specifying the underlying cause, troponin levels, and evidence of supply-demand mismatch without coronary thrombosis.

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