2025 ICD-10-CM code I23.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the circulatory system - I23 IX Feed
Hemopericardium as a current complication following acute myocardial infarction.
Medical necessity for services related to hemopericardium following an acute myocardial infarction stems from the potentially life-threatening nature of this complication. The accumulation of blood in the pericardial sac can lead to cardiac tamponade, which impairs the heart's ability to pump effectively.
Diagnosis and treatment of hemopericardium following acute myocardial infarction requires careful monitoring and management by a cardiologist or other qualified physician. Treatment may include pericardiocentesis to drain the blood from the pericardial sac, as well as addressing the underlying cause of the bleeding.
In simple words: Bleeding into the sac surrounding the heart as a current complication following a heart attack.
Hemopericardium as a current complication following acute myocardial infarction.
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department with chest pain and shortness of breath following a recent heart attack. An echocardiogram reveals fluid in the pericardial sac, and subsequent diagnostic tests confirm hemopericardium., During a routine follow-up visit after a heart attack, a patient reports recurrent chest discomfort. Diagnostic imaging shows the presence of blood within the pericardium., A patient experiences sudden onset of chest pain and hypotension within 24 hours of an acute myocardial infarction. A pericardial tap reveals blood, consistent with hemopericardium.
Documentation should clearly indicate the presence of hemopericardium and its relationship to the recent myocardial infarction. The date of the MI should be documented to ensure accurate coding within the 28-day timeframe. Supporting documentation may include echocardiogram findings, diagnostic test results, and treatment notes such as pericardiocentesis if performed.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Cardiology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital