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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Septal Defect

ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Septal Defect

Q21.0
I23.2

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

Also Known as:
VSD
Heart Septal Defect
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Septal Defect

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ventricular Septal Defect

Use ICD-10 code Q21.0 for ventricular septal defect, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ventricular septal defect

Billable Code
Q21.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of congenital defect confirmed by imaging.
coding:
  • • Differentiate from acquired VSD using patient history.

Applicable To

  • • Congenital VSD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies congenital nature.

Ventricular septal defect as current complication following acute myocardial infarction

Billable Code
I23.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of recent myocardial infarction
  • • Echocardiogram showing septal rupture

Applicable To

  • • Post-MI VSD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure myocardial infarction is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R23.0

Cyanosis

Use with Q21.0 for Eisenmenger syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a congenital ventricular septal defect?

The ICD-10 code for a congenital ventricular septal defect is Q21.0. It is used for defects present from birth.

How do you code a VSD post-myocardial infarction?

For a VSD occurring after a myocardial infarction, use ICD-10 code I23.2, indicating it as a complication of the MI.

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