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ICD-10 Coding for Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation(I07.1, I36.1, Q22.8)

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

Also known as:

Tricuspid InsufficiencyTR

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Rheumatic heart diseases

Includes rheumatic tricuspid valve regurgitation

I34-I39Primary Range

Nonrheumatic valve disorders

Primary range for nonrheumatic tricuspid valve regurgitation

Congenital malformations of the circulatory system

Includes congenital tricuspid valve regurgitation

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
I07.1Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiencyUse when tricuspid regurgitation is due to rheumatic heart disease.
  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echo findings of commissural fusion
I36.1Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve insufficiencyUse for nonrheumatic causes of tricuspid regurgitation.
  • Echo findings of annular dilation
  • Regurgitant volume ≥45ml
Q22.8Other congenital malformations of tricuspid valveUse for congenital anomalies of the tricuspid valve.
  • Pediatric echo report confirming congenital anomaly

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 tricuspid valve regurgitation

Essential facts and insights about Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

The ICD-10 code for nonrheumatic tricuspid valve regurgitation is I36.1, while rheumatic cases use I07.1.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for tricuspid valve regurgitation

Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiency
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Confirmed history of rheumatic fever

Applicable To

  • Rheumatic tricuspid valve regurgitation

Excludes

  • Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders (I36.-)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Echo findings of commissural fusion

Code-Specific Risks

  • Misclassification if rheumatic etiology is not confirmed

Coding Notes

  • Ensure rheumatic etiology is documented.

Ancillary Codes

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

Right heart failure

I50.31
Use when right heart failure is present with tricuspid regurgitation.

Primary pulmonary hypertension

I27.0
Use when pulmonary hypertension is the underlying cause.

Differential Codes

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

Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve insufficiency

I36.1
Nonrheumatic etiology confirmed by absence of rheumatic history

Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiency

I07.1
Absence of rheumatic history

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Tricuspid Valve 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: Inaccurate clinical picture, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Financial: Potential reimbursement loss

Mitigation Strategy

Review patient history for underlying conditions, Include all relevant clinical findings

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower DRG assignment, Compliance: Non-compliance with specificity requirements, Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of clinical data

Mitigation Strategy

Query for specific etiology and severity

Impact

Use of unspecified codes like I36.9 can trigger audits.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure documentation specifies etiology and severity.

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

Documentation Templates for Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

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

Nonrheumatic TR with pulmonary hypertension

Specialty: Cardiology

Required Elements

  • Echo findings
  • Symptoms
  • Underlying conditions

Example Documentation

Patient presents with severe nonrheumatic TR due to annular dilation. Echo shows VC width of 8mm.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
TR noted on echo.
Good Documentation Example
Severe nonrheumatic TR due to annular dilation with VC width of 8mm.
Explanation
The good example specifies severity and etiology, improving coding accuracy.

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