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ICD-10 Coding for Aortic Valve Stenosis(I06.0, I35.0, I08.0, Q23.1)

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

Also known as:

Aortic StenosisASAortic Valve Obstruction

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Aortic Valve Stenosis

Rheumatic heart diseases

Includes rheumatic aortic valve stenosis and multi-valve involvement.

I35-I37Primary Range

Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders

Primary range for nonrheumatic aortic valve stenosis.

Congenital malformations of aortic and mitral valves

Used for congenital conditions like bicuspid aortic valve.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
I06.0Rheumatic aortic stenosisUse when aortic stenosis is due to rheumatic fever.
  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echocardiographic evidence of stenosis
I35.0Nonrheumatic aortic stenosisUse for nonrheumatic causes of aortic stenosis.
  • Echocardiographic evidence of stenosis
  • Absence of rheumatic fever history
I08.0Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and aortic valvesUse when both mitral and aortic valves are affected by rheumatic disease.
  • Documentation of both mitral and aortic valve involvement
Q23.1Congenital bicuspid aortic valveUse for congenital bicuspid aortic valve.
  • Congenital diagnosis confirmed by echocardiogram

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 aortic valve stenosis

Essential facts and insights about Aortic Valve Stenosis

The ICD-10 code for nonrheumatic aortic valve stenosis is I35.0, while rheumatic aortic stenosis is coded as I06.0.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for aortic valve stenosis

Rheumatic aortic stenosis
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Documented history of rheumatic fever

Applicable To

  • Rheumatic aortic valve obstruction

Excludes

  • Nonrheumatic aortic stenosis

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echocardiographic evidence of stenosis

Code-Specific Risks

  • Misclassification if rheumatic etiology is not documented

Coding Notes

  • Ensure rheumatic etiology is clearly documented.

Ancillary Codes

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

Presence of prosthetic heart valve

Z95.2
Use if patient has a prosthetic valve.

Differential Codes

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

Nonrheumatic aortic stenosis

I35.0
Absence of rheumatic fever history.

Rheumatic aortic stenosis

I06.0
Presence of rheumatic fever history.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Aortic Valve Stenosis to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code I06.0.

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning., Regulatory: Potential for coding audits., Financial: Incorrect reimbursement levels.

Mitigation Strategy

Document AVA and gradients., Ensure echocardiogram results are included.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment may affect payment., Compliance: Potential for audit discrepancies., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation Strategy

Verify rheumatic history before coding.

Impact

Misclassification of rheumatic vs. nonrheumatic stenosis.

Mitigation Strategy

Verify patient history and echocardiogram 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Aortic Valve Stenosis

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

Nonrheumatic aortic stenosis

Specialty: Cardiology

Required Elements

  • Echocardiogram results
  • Etiology (e.g., calcific, degenerative)
  • Severity (e.g., AVA, gradients)

Example Documentation

Patient presents with severe calcific aortic stenosis, AVA 0.8 cm², mean gradient 45 mmHg.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Aortic stenosis
Good Documentation Example
Severe calcific aortic stenosis with AVA 0.8 cm²
Explanation
The good example specifies etiology and severity, aiding accurate coding.

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