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I06.1

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Rheumatic aortic insufficiency

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Leaking of the aortic valve caused by rheumatic fever, allowing blood to flow backward into the heart.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure documentation confirms insufficiency/regurgitation without stenosis; if both present, use I06.2
  • •This code indicates the aortic valve does not close properly

Code Hierarchy

└I06Rheumatic aortic valve diseases└I06.1Rheumatic aortic insufficiency
└I06.1Rheumatic aortic insufficiency

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