Other specified diseases of pericardium
ICD-10 I31.8 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other specified diseases of pericardium.
I31.8 refers to other specified diseases of the pericardium, which encompasses a range of conditions affecting the pericardium, the fibrous sac surrounding the heart. Clinical presentations may include pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and constrictive pericarditis, often resulting from infections, autoimmune disorders, or malignancies. The anatomy involved primarily includes the pericardial sac, which can become inflamed or filled with fluid, leading to compromised cardiac function. Disease progression can vary; acute conditions may resolve with treatment, while chronic issues can lead to significant morbidity, including heart failure. Diagnostic considerations include echocardiography, MRI, and CT scans to assess pericardial thickness, fluid accumulation, and overall cardiac function. Laboratory tests may also be necessary to identify underlying causes such as infections or autoimmune markers.
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
I31.8 covers various pericardial diseases not classified elsewhere, including idiopathic pericarditis, post-myocardial infarction pericarditis, and pericardial effusion due to malignancy or infection.
I31.8 should be used when the pericardial disease does not fit the definitions of other specific codes, such as acute or chronic pericarditis, and when the condition is documented as 'other specified'.
Documentation should include clinical findings, imaging results, laboratory tests, and a clear statement of the diagnosis, specifying that it is an 'other specified disease of the pericardium'.
