Acute rheumatic heart disease, unspecified
ICD-10 I01.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of acute rheumatic heart disease, unspecified.
Acute rheumatic heart disease (ARHD) is a serious inflammatory condition that can develop following a streptococcal throat infection, particularly in children and adolescents. The condition primarily affects the heart valves, leading to valvular heart disease, and can also impact the myocardium and pericardium. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and signs of heart failure, including dyspnea and edema. The disease progression can vary; some patients may recover completely, while others may develop chronic rheumatic heart disease, leading to long-term complications. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough clinical history, physical examination, echocardiography, and laboratory tests to identify streptococcal infection. The absence of specific symptoms or findings may lead to the designation of 'unspecified' in the coding, which reflects the need for further evaluation to determine the exact nature of the heart involvement.
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
I01.9 covers acute rheumatic heart disease that does not specify the type of heart involvement, which may include valvular damage, myocarditis, or pericarditis resulting from rheumatic fever.
I01.9 should be used when the specific type of acute rheumatic heart disease is not documented or when the clinical presentation does not fit the criteria for more specific codes.
Documentation should include a confirmed history of streptococcal infection, clinical findings consistent with acute rheumatic fever, and any relevant imaging or laboratory results that support the diagnosis of acute rheumatic heart disease.
