I36.8
BillableOther nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Other types of tricuspid valve problems not caused by rheumatic fever, such as valve prolapse, sclerosis, or other degenerative conditions affecting the right side of the heart.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders that don't fit the stenosis or insufficiency categories
- •Document the specific valve pathology in the medical record for clarity and potential future specificity
Code Hierarchy
└I36Nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders└I36.8Other nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders
└I36.8Other nonrheumatic tricuspid valve disorders