Other rheumatic multiple valve diseases
ICD-10 I08.8 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other rheumatic multiple valve diseases.
I08.8 refers to 'Other rheumatic multiple valve diseases,' which encompasses a range of conditions affecting multiple heart valves due to rheumatic fever or other rheumatic diseases. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, palpitations, and signs of heart failure. The anatomy involved typically includes the mitral and aortic valves, but can also affect the tricuspid and pulmonary valves. Disease progression can lead to significant hemodynamic changes, resulting in complications like atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension, and heart failure. Diagnostic considerations include echocardiography to assess valve function and morphology, as well as laboratory tests to identify underlying rheumatic disease. The condition may be chronic, requiring ongoing management and monitoring for potential surgical interventions such as valve repair or replacement.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
I08.8 includes conditions such as rheumatic involvement of multiple heart valves not classified elsewhere, which may arise from rheumatic fever or chronic rheumatic heart disease. It is essential to document the specific valves affected and the underlying rheumatic condition.
I08.8 should be used when multiple valves are affected by rheumatic disease, and the specific conditions do not fit into the more narrowly defined codes for single valve involvement. Accurate assessment and documentation of valve pathology are crucial for appropriate code selection.
Documentation should include clinical findings from physical examinations, echocardiographic results, laboratory tests indicating rheumatic disease, and any relevant patient history that supports the diagnosis of multiple valve involvement due to rheumatic conditions.
