ICD-10-CM · I50.9
ICD-10 I50.9: Heart failure, unspecified
CHF without HFrEF/HFpEF or chronic/acute specification. Use I50.20-I50.43 with specificity.
Code
I50.9
Category
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Clinical context
CHF without HFrEF/HFpEF or chronic/acute specification. Use I50.20-I50.43 with specificity.
Documentation requirements
- Echo with EF documented
- NYHA class
- Chronic vs. acute decompensation
Common related procedures
- 93306 echo
- 99232/99233 inpatient
- 33267 ICD (specific criteria)
Common payer denial patterns
- ICD/CRT placement requires specific EF + symptom criteria
- Sacubitril/valsartan PA may require specific code
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 I50.9 mean?
Heart failure, unspecified
When is this code documented?
CHF without HFrEF/HFpEF or chronic/acute specification. Use I50.20-I50.43 with specificity.
What documentation supports this code?
Echo with EF documented; NYHA class; Chronic vs. acute decompensation.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
ICD/CRT placement requires specific EF + symptom criteria; Sacubitril/valsartan PA may require specific code.
Related diagnoses
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