Find comprehensive information on valvular heart disease, including aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, tricuspid valve disease, and pulmonary valve disorders. This resource covers clinical documentation requirements, ICD-10 codes (I34, I35, I36, I37, I38, I39), medical coding guidelines, and healthcare best practices for diagnosing and managing valvular heart conditions. Learn about symptoms, echocardiogram interpretation, treatment options, and the impact of valvular heart disease on cardiovascular health.
Also known as
Chronic rheumatic heart diseases
Heart conditions caused by rheumatic fever.
Other forms of heart disease
Includes various non-rheumatic valvular disorders.
Rheumatic mitral valve diseases
Mitral valve problems due to rheumatic fever.
Rheumatic tricuspid valve diseases
Tricuspid valve problems due to rheumatic fever.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Which valve is affected?
Aortic
Stenosis or regurgitation?
Mitral
Stenosis or regurgitation?
Tricuspid
Stenosis or regurgitation?
Pulmonary
Stenosis or regurgitation?
Multiple valves
Code I08 (Multiple valve diseases). Specify valves affected.
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Valvular heart disease |
| Mitral valve prolapse |
| Aortic stenosis |
Coding VHD without specifying the affected valve (aortic, mitral, etc.) leads to inaccurate severity and treatment reflection.
Documentation lacking clear severity (mild, moderate, severe) for VHD impacts accurate coding and reimbursement.
Failing to document the underlying cause (rheumatic, congenital, etc.) of VHD hinders accurate coding and statistical analysis.
Valvular heart disease assessment reveals [Specify valve involved: aortic, mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary] valve [Specify dysfunction: stenosis, regurgitation, prolapse, atresia]. Patient presents with [List presenting symptoms: dyspnea, chest pain, palpitations, syncope, edema, fatigue]. Physical examination findings include [Document relevant findings: murmur, abnormal heart sounds, jugular venous distention, crackles]. Echocardiogram confirms [Specify echocardiographic findings: valve morphology, chamber size, ejection fraction, degree of stenosis or regurgitation]. Severity of valvular heart disease is classified as [Specify severity: mild, moderate, severe]. Differential diagnosis includes [List relevant differentials: coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, pericarditis]. Assessment indicates [Specify: symptomatic vs. asymptomatic, compensated vs. decompensated heart failure]. Treatment plan includes [Specify medical management: diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, anticoagulants. Specify interventions: valvuloplasty, valve replacement, surgical repair. Specify monitoring: echocardiography, EKG, exercise stress test]. Patient education provided on medication management, lifestyle modifications (sodium restriction, fluid restriction), and follow-up care. ICD-10 code [Specify appropriate ICD-10 code based on valve involved and dysfunction, e.g., I05.0, I06.0, I07.1, I08.0]. Medical billing codes for diagnostic tests and procedures performed are documented. Prognosis discussed with the patient, including potential complications and the importance of adherence to the treatment plan. Follow-up scheduled for [Specify timeframe].