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ICD-10 Coding for Mitral Valve Stenosis(I34.2, I05.0, Q23.2)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Mitral Valve Stenosis. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Mitral StenosisMS

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Mitral Valve Stenosis

I34-I38Primary Range

Nonrheumatic mitral valve disorders

Includes nonrheumatic mitral valve stenosis, the primary condition discussed.

Rheumatic heart diseases

Includes rheumatic mitral valve stenosis, relevant for differential diagnosis.

Congenital malformations of the circulatory system

Includes congenital mitral valve stenosis, relevant for differential diagnosis.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
I34.2Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) stenosisUse when mitral stenosis is confirmed as nonrheumatic through clinical documentation.
  • Echocardiogram showing valve area ≤2.5 cm²
  • No history of rheumatic fever
I05.0Rheumatic mitral stenosisUse when mitral stenosis is confirmed as rheumatic through clinical documentation.
  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echocardiogram showing commissural fusion
Q23.2Congenital mitral stenosisUse when mitral stenosis is confirmed as congenital through clinical documentation.
  • Documented congenital anomaly
  • Echocardiogram confirmation

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for nonrheumatic mitral valve stenosis

Essential facts and insights about Mitral Valve Stenosis

The ICD-10 code for nonrheumatic mitral valve stenosis is I34.2.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for mitral valve stenosis

Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) stenosis
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Echocardiogram findings with valve area ≤2.5 cm²

documentation Criteria

  • No history of rheumatic fever

Applicable To

  • Degenerative mitral stenosis
  • Calcific mitral stenosis

Excludes

  • Rheumatic mitral stenosis (I05.0)
  • Congenital mitral stenosis (Q23.2)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Echocardiogram showing valve area ≤2.5 cm²
  • No history of rheumatic fever

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly coding rheumatic stenosis as nonrheumatic

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation explicitly states 'nonrheumatic' to avoid miscoding.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Acute systolic heart failure

I50.21
Use if heart failure is present due to mitral stenosis.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Rheumatic mitral stenosis

I05.0
History of rheumatic fever or evidence of rheumatic heart disease.

Congenital mitral stenosis

Q23.2
Documented congenital anomaly such as parachute valve.

Nonrheumatic mitral stenosis

I34.2
Absence of rheumatic fever history.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Mitral Valve Stenosis to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code I34.2.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential loss of reimbursement due to incorrect DRG assignment.

Mitigation Strategy

Thorough review of patient history, Detailed echocardiogram documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to improper DRG assignment., Compliance: May result in compliance issues with coding standards., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of clinical data and reporting.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure documentation specifies the etiology of stenosis.

Impact

Failure to specify etiology can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure comprehensive documentation of patient history and diagnostic findings.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Mitral Valve Stenosis, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Mitral Valve Stenosis

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Mitral Valve Stenosis. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Nonrheumatic mitral stenosis with heart failure

Specialty: Cardiology

Required Elements

  • Patient history
  • Echocardiogram results
  • Symptom description

Example Documentation

68F with worsening DOE (NYHA III). Echo: Severe nonrheumatic mitral stenosis (valve area 1.0 cm²).

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient has mitral stenosis.
Good Documentation Example
Severe nonrheumatic mitral stenosis (valve area 1.2 cm² via TEE) with annular calcification.
Explanation
The good example specifies etiology and provides echocardiogram details.

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