Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
ICD-10 I25.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified.
Chronic ischemic heart disease (I25.9) refers to the condition characterized by a reduction in blood flow to the heart muscle due to atherosclerosis or other vascular diseases affecting the coronary arteries. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fatigue, or may be asymptomatic. The anatomy involved primarily includes the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. Over time, chronic ischemic heart disease can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, or myocardial infarction due to prolonged oxygen deprivation. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (ECGs), stress tests, and imaging studies like echocardiograms or coronary angiography. It is crucial to differentiate chronic ischemic heart disease from acute coronary syndromes, which require immediate intervention.
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
I25.9 encompasses chronic ischemic heart disease without further specification, including stable angina and silent ischemia, but excludes acute coronary syndromes and other specific heart diseases.
I25.9 should be used when the patient has chronic ischemic heart disease without further specification, and when more specific codes (like I25.1 or I25.2) do not apply.
Documentation should include a detailed patient history, clinical findings, results from diagnostic tests, and a treatment plan that reflects the chronic nature of the ischemic heart disease.
