Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified
ICD-10 I24.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified.
Acute ischemic heart disease (I24.9) refers to a spectrum of conditions characterized by a sudden reduction in blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to ischemia. This condition can manifest as angina pectoris or myocardial infarction, although the specific type may not be clearly defined in this code. The heart's anatomy involved includes the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the myocardium. Risk factors for acute ischemic heart disease include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. Disease progression can lead to significant complications such as heart failure, arrhythmias, or sudden cardiac death if not managed promptly. Diagnostic considerations include patient history, physical examination, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and cardiac biomarkers. Given the potential for rapid deterioration, timely diagnosis and intervention are critical in managing patients with this condition.
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
I24.9 encompasses acute ischemic heart disease without further specification, which may include unstable angina and acute myocardial ischemia that does not meet the criteria for myocardial infarction.
I24.9 should be used when the specific type of acute ischemic heart disease is not clearly defined or documented, and when other specific codes (like I21) are not applicable.
Documentation should include a clear clinical assessment, patient symptoms, diagnostic test results (like ECG or troponin levels), and any treatment provided to support the diagnosis of acute ischemic heart disease.
