Find comprehensive information on Nonrheumatic Aortic Valve Stenosis including diagnosis codes, clinical documentation improvement tips, ICD-10 codes I35.0 (Aortic valve stenosis), I06.0 (Mitral valve stenosis, I08.0 Tricuspid valve stenosis) and medical coding guidelines. Learn about severe aortic stenosis symptoms, treatment options, and echocardiogram interpretation for accurate clinical documentation and appropriate healthcare reimbursement. This resource offers valuable insights for physicians, coders, and healthcare professionals seeking to improve their understanding of non-rheumatic aortic valve disease and optimize patient care.
Also known as
Aortic valve stenosis
Narrowing of the aortic valve opening.
Nonrheumatic mitral stenosis
Mitral valve narrowing, not caused by rheumatic fever.
Chronic rheumatic heart diseases
Long-term heart conditions due to rheumatic fever.
Heart failure
The heart's inability to pump enough blood.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the aortic valve stenosis congenital?
Yes
Code Q25.0 Congenital stenosis of aortic valve
No
Is it calcified?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Nonrheumatic aortic stenosis |
Bicuspid aortic valve |
Calcific aortic stenosis |
Coding I06.0 without documenting the specific cause (congenital, degenerative, rheumatic) leads to inaccurate severity and treatment reflection.
Inconsistent documentation of stenosis severity (mild, moderate, severe) between echo report and physician notes creates coding and billing discrepancies (I06.0, I06.1, I06.2).
Failure to distinguish between coexisting aortic stenosis and other valve disorders or heart conditions can lead to inaccurate coding and inflated risk scores.
Patient presents with symptoms suggestive of nonrheumatic aortic valve stenosis. Presenting complaints include exertional dyspnea, angina pectoris, and syncope, consistent with reduced cardiac output. Physical examination revealed a systolic ejection murmur, heard best at the right second intercostal space radiating to the carotid arteries. The murmur is characterized as crescendo-decrescendo. Electrocardiogram findings indicate left ventricular hypertrophy. Echocardiography confirms the diagnosis of aortic stenosis, demonstrating reduced aortic valve area and elevated transvalvular pressure gradient. The aortic valve leaflets appear thickened and calcified, indicative of degenerative calcific aortic stenosis. No evidence of rheumatic heart disease is noted. The patient's medical history is significant for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Current medications include lisinopril and atorvastatin. Assessment: Nonrheumatic aortic valve stenosis, likely severe. Plan: Cardiac catheterization is recommended to further assess the severity of stenosis and determine left ventricular function. Surgical aortic valve replacement or transcatheter aortic valve replacement will be considered based on catheterization findings and the patient's overall clinical status. Patient education provided regarding the disease process, treatment options, and the importance of follow-up care. Patient instructed to report any worsening symptoms, including chest pain, shortness of breath, or syncope. ICD-10 code: I35.0.