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I31.8

Billable

Other specified diseases of pericardium

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

What This Code Means

Other rare or specified disorders of the heart's outer lining not covered by more specific pericardial disease codes.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific pericardial condition does not fit into other I31 categories
  • •Include detailed documentation of the specific condition in the medical record for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└I31Other diseases of pericardium└I31.8Other specified diseases of pericardium
└I31.8Other specified diseases of pericardium

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