Cardiology ICD-10 Codes: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted by Emma Mia
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Jul 31, 2024
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ICD-10 codes are essential for accurate diagnosis and coding in cardiology

Understanding these codes is crucial for healthcare providers to effectively manage patient care, reimbursement, and data analysis. Let's delve into the world of cardiology and its corresponding ICD-10 codes.

Common Cardiology ICD-10 Codes

While this is not an exhaustive list, here are some frequently used ICD-10 codes in cardiology:

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

  • I25.1: Stable angina
  • I25.2: Unstable angina
  • I21.4: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI)
  • I25.5: Coronary atherosclerosis without recent infarction

Heart Failure

  • I50.0: Congestive heart failure
  • I50.9: Heart failure, unspecified

Arrhythmias

  • I48.9: Atrial fibrillation
  • I49.1: Ventricular tachycardia
  • I47.1: Supraventricular tachycardia

Hypertension

  • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

Valvular Heart Disease

  • I34.0: Aortic stenosis
  • I35.0: Mitral regurgitation

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

  • I70.2: Intermittent claudication

Accurate coding in cardiology is vital for:

  • Effective patient care
  • Accurate reimbursement
  • Epidemiological research
  • Quality improvement initiatives

By understanding these ICD-10 codes, healthcare providers can improve cardiac patient management and outcomes.

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