Other acute rheumatic heart disease
ICD-10 I01.8 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other acute rheumatic heart disease.
Other acute rheumatic heart disease refers to a group of conditions that arise from rheumatic fever, which is a complication of untreated streptococcal throat infection. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and signs of heart involvement, including murmurs or heart failure. The anatomy involved primarily includes the heart valves, particularly the mitral and aortic valves, which may become inflamed and damaged. Disease progression can lead to chronic rheumatic heart disease if not adequately treated, resulting in long-term complications such as valvular stenosis or regurgitation. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough clinical history, physical examination, echocardiography, and laboratory tests to identify streptococcal infection. Early recognition and treatment are crucial to prevent further cardiac damage and improve patient outcomes.
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
I01.8 encompasses various forms of acute rheumatic heart disease not classified elsewhere, including cases with valvular involvement that do not fit into more specific categories. It may include acute rheumatic myocarditis or pericarditis secondary to rheumatic fever.
I01.8 should be used when the acute rheumatic heart disease does not fit into the more specific categories like I01.0 or I01.1, particularly when the clinical presentation is atypical or involves multiple heart structures.
Documentation should include a confirmed diagnosis of rheumatic fever, clinical symptoms indicating heart involvement, echocardiographic findings, and any relevant laboratory results confirming streptococcal infection.
