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ICD-10 Coding for Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery Without Angina(I25.10)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery Without Angina. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Coronary Artery Disease without AnginaCAD without Angina

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery Without Angina

I25.1-I25.9Primary Range

Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease

This range includes codes for various forms of ischemic heart disease, including atherosclerosis of coronary arteries.

Key Information: What is ICD-10 code I25.10?

Essential facts and insights about Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery Without Angina

ICD-10 code I25.10 is used for atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris, indicating plaque in native arteries without chest pain.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for 125.10 icd 10

Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Confirmed atherosclerosis in native coronary arteries without angina symptoms.

documentation Criteria

  • Explicit mention of 'native coronary artery' and 'without angina'.

Applicable To

  • Coronary artery sclerosis
  • Atherosclerosis of native coronary arteries without angina

Excludes

  • Atherosclerosis of bypass grafts (I25.7-)
  • Atherosclerosis with angina (I25.11-)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Coronary angiography showing plaque in native arteries
  • CT angiogram confirming native vessel involvement
  • Absence of angina symptoms

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly coding when angina is present
  • Assuming native artery involvement without confirmation

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies native coronary artery involvement and absence of angina.

Ancillary Codes

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

Coronary atherosclerosis due to lipid rich plaque

I25.83
Use to specify plaque composition if confirmed.

Coronary atherosclerosis due to calcified coronary lesion

I25.84
Use to specify calcified lesions if confirmed.

Differential Codes

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

Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with angina pectoris

I25.11
Presence of angina symptoms differentiates this code from I25.10.

Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s)

I25.7
Involvement of bypass grafts rather than native arteries.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery Without Angina to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code I25.10.

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresentation of the patient's condition., Regulatory: Potential audit issues., Financial: Incorrect reimbursement.

Mitigation Strategy

Verify artery type in documentation., Cross-check with surgical history.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to undercoding and affect DRG assignment., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation Strategy

Use I25.11- if angina symptoms are documented.

Impact

Lack of specificity in documenting native artery involvement and angina status.

Mitigation Strategy

Implement thorough documentation practices and regular training.

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 Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery Without Angina, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery Without Angina

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery Without Angina. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Routine Cardiology Follow-up

Specialty: Cardiology

Required Elements

  • Patient history
  • Imaging results
  • Symptom assessment
  • Treatment plan

Example Documentation

Patient with exertional dyspnea but no chest pain. Cardiac catheterization reveals 60% stenosis in native circumflex artery. No angina reported. Plan: Optimize statin therapy.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
CAD, follow-up.
Good Documentation Example
Atherosclerosis of native RCA without angina. Last LDL 145 mg/dL. Continue atorvastatin.
Explanation
The good example specifies native artery involvement and absence of angina, providing a clearer clinical picture.

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