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I30.1

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Infective pericarditis

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the heart's outer membrane caused by a bacterial, viral, or other infectious agent.

Coding Tips

  • •Identify and code the causative organism when documented (e.g., viral, bacterial, fungal)
  • •Look for associated conditions like myocarditis or endocarditis that may require additional codes

Use Additional Code

  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent

Code Hierarchy

└I30Acute pericarditis└I30.1Infective pericarditis
└I30.1Infective pericarditis

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