I51.9
BillableHeart disease, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A general diagnosis of heart disease when the specific type or cause cannot be determined or is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific type of heart disease is unknown or unspecified; attempt to obtain more specific documentation from the provider
- •Review the medical record for any symptoms or test results that might indicate a more specific cardiac condition
Code Hierarchy
└I51Complications and ill-defined descriptions of heart disease└I51.9Heart disease, unspecified
└I51.9Heart disease, unspecified