Other rheumatic heart diseases
Chapter 9:Diseases of the circulatory system
ICD-10 I09 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of other rheumatic heart diseases.
I09 encompasses other rheumatic heart diseases that are not classified under more specific categories. These conditions arise as a result of rheumatic fever, which is a complication of untreated streptococcal throat infection. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, palpitations, and signs of heart failure. The anatomy involved typically includes the heart valves, particularly the mitral and aortic valves, which may become stenotic or regurgitant due to inflammatory processes. Disease progression can lead to chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and increased risk of infective endocarditis. Diagnostic considerations include echocardiography to assess valve function and structure, along with serological tests to confirm previous streptococcal infection. It is crucial to differentiate I09 from other rheumatic heart conditions, such as rheumatic mitral valve disease (I05) and rheumatic aortic valve disease (I06), to ensure accurate coding 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
I09 covers various forms of rheumatic heart disease that do not fall under the more specific categories, including cases of valvular heart disease resulting from rheumatic fever that are not classified elsewhere.
I09 should be used when the rheumatic heart disease does not fit the specific categories of I05 or I06, particularly when the documentation indicates a generalized rheumatic heart condition.
Documentation should include a detailed clinical history of rheumatic fever, echocardiographic findings, and any relevant laboratory tests confirming streptococcal infection.
