Cardiology:
414.8 to I25.5: Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Lands Its Own Code Under ICD-10
Published on Thu Sep 13, 2012
The new implementation date is set. Are your preparations on track?Oct. 1, 2014: That's the new official compliance date for ICD-10, according to a CMS final rule published in the Federal Register. If you've been using this date as your goal since it was proposed, you should be in good shape. Keep up the momentum with these tips for proper coding of chronic ischemic heart disease.Currently, you report 414.8 (Other specified forms of chronic ischemic heart disease).When your diagnosis system changes, you should report:I25.5, Ischemic cardiomyopathy I25.6, Silent myocardial ischemia I25.89, Other forms of chronic ischemic heart diseaseIschemic heart disease refers to conditions that cause reduced blood flow to the heart and consequently result in damage to heart muscle. The term ischemic lets you know the heart isn't getting enough blood and oxygen. This is typically related to coronary disease. ICD-9 coding rules: The ICD-9 index directs you to other [...]