I31.1
BillableChronic constrictive pericarditis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic condition where the heart's outer lining becomes thick and stiff, restricting the heart's ability to fill with blood properly.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates the pericardium is constricting cardiac function; ensure documentation supports this functional limitation
- •May require additional codes for resulting heart failure or hemodynamic compromise
Code Hierarchy
└I31Other diseases of pericardium└I31.1Chronic constrictive pericarditis
└I31.1Chronic constrictive pericarditis