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ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure(I11.0)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Hypertensive Heart Disease with Congestive Heart FailureHypertensive Heart Disease with Cardiac Failurehypertensive heart failurehypertension with heart failure

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure

I10-I15Primary Range

Hypertensive diseases

This range includes codes for hypertensive heart disease, including those with heart failure.

Heart failure

This range includes codes for different types of heart failure, which are used as secondary codes with hypertensive heart disease.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Essential facts and insights about Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure

The ICD-10 code for hypertensive heart disease with heart failure is I11.0, used with an I50.- code for heart failure type.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Presence of hypertension and heart failure

coding Criteria

  • Proper sequencing of I11.0 and I50 codes

Applicable To

  • Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Excludes

  • Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure (I11.9)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Documented diagnosis of hypertension
  • Evidence of heart failure (e.g., echocardiogram, BNP levels)

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrect sequencing with heart failure codes
  • Omission of specific heart failure type

Coding Notes

  • Ensure proper sequencing: I11.0 first, followed by the specific I50 code.

Ancillary Codes

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

Systolic (congestive) heart failure

I50.2-
Use to specify systolic heart failure type.

Diastolic (congestive) heart failure

I50.3-
Use to specify diastolic heart failure type.

Combined systolic and diastolic heart failure

I50.4-
Use to specify combined heart failure type.

Differential Codes

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

Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

I11.9
Use when hypertension is present without heart failure.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code I11.0.

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate assessment of heart failure severity., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure EF is documented in all heart failure cases.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement due to unspecified coding., Compliance: Increases risk of audit due to lack of specificity., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation Strategy

Query provider for specific heart failure type and use appropriate I50 code.

Impact

High audit risk for using unspecified heart failure codes.

Mitigation Strategy

Educate providers on documenting specific heart failure types.

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 Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Hypertensive heart disease with acute systolic heart failure

Specialty: Cardiology

Required Elements

  • Hypertension diagnosis
  • Heart failure type and EF
  • Treatment plan

Example Documentation

Patient presents with hypertensive heart disease and acute systolic heart failure (EF 35%). Initiate IV diuretics and adjust antihypertensive therapy.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient has heart failure.
Good Documentation Example
Patient has acute systolic heart failure (EF 35%) due to hypertensive heart disease.
Explanation
The good example specifies the type of heart failure and its relation to hypertension.

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