Understand ischemic cardiomyopathy diagnosis, clinical documentation, and medical coding. Find information on ICD-10 codes for ischemic cardiomyopathy, including I25.5, and related heart failure codes. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of ischemic cardiomyopathy for accurate healthcare coding and documentation. Explore resources for physicians, coders, and healthcare professionals dealing with ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Also known as
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle damage due to reduced blood flow.
Chronic ischemic heart disease
Long-term heart conditions caused by poor blood supply.
Ischemic heart diseases
Heart problems arising from narrowed coronary arteries.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the cardiomyopathy due to atherosclerotic heart disease?
Yes
Is heart failure present?
No
Is it due to old MI?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy |
Dilated cardiomyopathy |
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy |
Coding I25.5 requires documented etiology. Unspecified cause can lead to denials and inaccurate risk adjustment.
Properly code coexisting atherosclerosis (I25.110) to reflect severity and support higher reimbursement. CDI crucial.
Overlapping symptoms with CHF. Ensure accurate differentiation (I50.x) to avoid inaccurate coding and compliance issues.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Symptoms include dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, and lower extremity edema. The patient reports a history of coronary artery disease, confirmed by previous cardiac catheterization revealing significant stenosis in the left anterior descending artery. Electrocardiogram demonstrates sinus rhythm with left ventricular hypertrophy and nonspecific ST-T wave changes. Echocardiography reveals reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) currently estimated at 35%, with regional wall motion abnormalities indicative of prior myocardial infarction. The patient's medical history is significant for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Current medications include lisinopril, metoprolol succinate, atorvastatin, and metformin. Diagnosis of ischemic cardiomyopathy is made based on the combination of clinical presentation, history of coronary artery disease, and reduced LVEF. Treatment plan focuses on optimal medical management of heart failure and coronary artery disease risk factors. Patient education provided regarding medication adherence, lifestyle modifications including sodium restriction and cardiac rehabilitation, and the importance of follow-up appointments. Referral to cardiology for further evaluation and consideration for coronary revascularization. ICD-10 code I25.5, heart failure due to ischemic cardiomyopathy, is assigned.