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ICD-10 Coding for Valve Disorder(I05.0, I34.0)

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

Also known as:

Valvular Heart DiseaseHeart Valve Disease

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Valve Disorder

I05-I08Primary Range

Rheumatic heart diseases

Covers rheumatic origin valve disorders, including mitral and aortic stenosis.

Nonrheumatic valve disorders

Includes nonrheumatic mitral and aortic valve disorders.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
I05.0Rheumatic mitral stenosisUse when mitral stenosis is confirmed to be rheumatic in origin.
  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echocardiogram showing commissural fusion
I34.0Nonrheumatic mitral insufficiencyUse for mitral insufficiency without a history of rheumatic fever.
  • Echocardiogram showing myxomatous degeneration or annular calcification

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 rheumatic mitral stenosis

Essential facts and insights about Valve Disorder

The ICD-10 code for rheumatic mitral stenosis is I05.0, used when the condition is confirmed to be of rheumatic origin.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for valve disorder

Rheumatic mitral stenosis
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • History of rheumatic fever and echocardiogram findings.

Applicable To

  • Mitral stenosis due to rheumatic fever

Excludes

  • Nonrheumatic mitral stenosis

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echocardiogram showing commissural fusion

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly coding nonrheumatic mitral stenosis as rheumatic.

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies rheumatic origin.

Ancillary Codes

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

Heart failure, unspecified

I50.9
Use when heart failure is present alongside mitral stenosis.

Differential Codes

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

Nonrheumatic mitral insufficiency

I34.0
Use when mitral insufficiency is not related to rheumatic fever.

Other rheumatic mitral valve diseases

I05.8
Use when rheumatic origin is confirmed.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Valve Disorder to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code I05.0.

Impact

Clinical: Misleading clinical data affecting treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims due to incorrect coding.

Mitigation Strategy

Use structured documentation templates., Educate clinicians on the importance of etiology documentation.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment leading to reimbursement issues., Compliance: Potential audit failures due to incorrect coding., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data affecting patient records.

Mitigation Strategy

Verify and document the etiology of the valve disorder.

Impact

Risk of coding nonrheumatic disorders as rheumatic.

Mitigation Strategy

Implement mandatory etiology documentation in EHR.

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 Valve Disorder, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Valve Disorder

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

Cardiology consultation for valve disorder

Specialty: Cardiology

Required Elements

  • Etiology
  • Valve(s) involved
  • Severity
  • Symptoms
  • Imaging findings

Example Documentation

72M with rheumatic mitral stenosis. TTE shows valve area 1.2 cm², mean gradient 8 mmHg.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Aortic stenosis, severe.
Good Documentation Example
Severe calcific AS (I35.0): AVA 0.8 cm², Vmax 4.5 m/s, mean gradient 48 mmHg.
Explanation
The good example provides specific echocardiogram findings and excludes rheumatic history.

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