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ICD-10 Coding for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation(I07.1, I36.1)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Severe TRTricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

Rheumatic heart diseases

Includes rheumatic tricuspid regurgitation, requiring differentiation from non-rheumatic causes.

I34-I39Primary Range

Nonrheumatic valve disorders

Primary range for nonrheumatic tricuspid regurgitation, including functional and lead-induced causes.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
I07.1Rheumatic tricuspid regurgitationUse when rheumatic etiology is confirmed.
  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echocardiographic evidence of commissural fusion
I36.1Nonrheumatic tricuspid regurgitationUse for nonrheumatic causes such as annular dilation or lead-induced regurgitation.
  • Echocardiographic evidence of annular dilation
  • Absence of rheumatic criteria

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 severe tricuspid regurgitation

Essential facts and insights about Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

The ICD-10 code for severe tricuspid regurgitation is I36.1 for nonrheumatic causes and I07.1 for rheumatic causes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for severe tricuspid regurgitation

Rheumatic tricuspid regurgitation
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Presence of rheumatic fever history

Applicable To

  • Rheumatic tricuspid valve insufficiency

Excludes

  • Nonrheumatic tricuspid regurgitation (I36.1)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echocardiographic evidence of commissural fusion

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly coding nonrheumatic TR as rheumatic.

Coding Notes

  • Ensure rheumatic etiology is documented.

Ancillary Codes

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

Other mechanical complication of cardiac electronic device

T82.198A
Use when TR is due to pacemaker or ICD lead.

Differential Codes

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

Nonrheumatic tricuspid regurgitation

I36.1
Absence of rheumatic fever history and commissural fusion.

Rheumatic tricuspid regurgitation

I07.1
Presence of rheumatic fever history.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code I07.1.

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate clinical picture for treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation Strategy

Include detailed echo reports in patient records.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure documentation specifies etiology clearly.

Impact

Inadequate documentation of TR etiology.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure thorough 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 Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Post-TEER procedure documentation

Specialty: Cardiology

Required Elements

  • Procedure details
  • Echocardiographic findings
  • Patient symptoms

Example Documentation

Patient underwent successful TriClip TEER with reduction in TR severity.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
TR treated with procedure.
Good Documentation Example
Severe TR treated with TriClip TEER, reducing regurgitation to moderate.
Explanation
The good example specifies the procedure and outcome.

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