Other specified rheumatic heart diseases
ICD-10 I09.89 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other specified rheumatic heart diseases.
I09.89 refers to other specified rheumatic heart diseases, which encompass a variety of cardiac conditions resulting from rheumatic fever, a complication of untreated streptococcal throat infections. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as dyspnea, palpitations, chest pain, and signs of heart failure. The anatomy involved typically includes the heart valves, particularly the mitral and aortic valves, which may become stenotic or regurgitant due to inflammatory changes. Disease progression can lead to chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and increased risk of infective endocarditis. Diagnostic considerations include echocardiography to assess valve function and structure, as well as laboratory tests to identify streptococcal infection and inflammatory markers. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and prevention of complications associated with rheumatic heart disease.
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
I09.89 includes various rheumatic heart diseases not specifically classified elsewhere, such as rheumatic heart disease with unspecified valve involvement or those with atypical presentations.
Use I09.89 when the rheumatic heart disease does not fit into more specific categories, ensuring that the clinical documentation supports the diagnosis.
Documentation should include a detailed patient history of rheumatic fever, clinical findings, echocardiographic evidence of valve involvement, and any relevant laboratory test results.
