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DiagnosesValvular Heart Disease

Valvular Heart Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Valvular Heart Disease(I05.0, I34.0, Q23.83)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYCardiology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Valvular Heart Disease?
Essential facts and insights about Valvular Heart Disease

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Dyspnea on exertion
  • Palpitations
  • Chest pain
  • Syncope
  • Heart murmur
  • Signs of heart failure

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history and symptoms
  • Results of echocardiogram
  • Findings from cardiac catheterization
  • Assessment of valve function
  • Specific terminology for valve involvement (e.g., stenosis, regurgitation)

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for distinguishing between acute and chronic conditions.
  • Common errors include misclassifying valve disease types.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Rheumatic heart disease (I01.x)
  • Ischemic heart disease (I25.x)

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
I34.0
Nonrheumatic mitral valve insufficiency
I35.0
Nonrheumatic aortic valve stenosis
I36.0
Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve insufficiency
Differential Codes
I34.0
I05.0

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

Specialty Applications

  • Adults with congenital or acquired heart disease
  • Patients in outpatient and inpatient settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, physical exam findings, and results from diagnostic tests.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on specific valve involvement and severity.