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I06.9

Billable

Rheumatic aortic valve disease, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Aortic valve damage caused by rheumatic fever when the specific type is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; query the provider to determine if stenosis, insufficiency, or combined disease is present
  • •Avoid this code if documentation supports a more specific I06 code

Code Hierarchy

└I06Rheumatic aortic valve diseases└I06.9Rheumatic aortic valve disease, unspecified
└I06.9Rheumatic aortic valve disease, unspecified

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