Other specified pulmonary heart diseases
ICD-10 I27.8 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of other specified pulmonary heart diseases.
I27.8 refers to 'Other specified pulmonary heart diseases,' which encompasses a range of conditions affecting the right side of the heart due to pulmonary issues. These conditions can arise from chronic lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension, or other pulmonary vascular disorders that lead to right ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, and signs of right heart failure, including peripheral edema and jugular venous distension. The anatomy involved primarily includes the right ventricle and pulmonary arteries, which are directly affected by increased pressure or volume overload. Disease progression can vary, with some patients experiencing gradual deterioration of cardiac function, while others may have acute exacerbations. Diagnostic considerations include echocardiography, chest imaging, and pulmonary function tests, which help assess the underlying pulmonary conditions contributing to the heart disease. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and treatment planning.
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
I27.8 includes conditions such as pulmonary hypertension not classified elsewhere, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with cor pulmonale, and other specified pulmonary heart diseases that do not fall under more specific codes.
I27.8 should be used when the pulmonary heart disease does not fit the criteria for more specific codes like I27.0 or I27.1, and when the underlying pulmonary condition is documented but not specified.
Documentation should include a thorough clinical evaluation, diagnostic imaging results, pulmonary function tests, and any relevant laboratory findings that support the diagnosis of pulmonary heart disease.
