2025 ICD-10-CM code I31.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the circulatory system - Other forms of heart disease IX Diseases of the circulatory system Feed
Chronic adhesive pericarditis. This involves inflammation and scarring of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart, causing it to adhere to the heart.
The medical necessity for treating chronic adhesive pericarditis is established by the presence of symptoms and the extent to which the condition impairs cardiac function. Treatment is deemed necessary when the patient experiences significant symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue that impact their quality of life or when the adhesions restrict heart function and pose a risk of complications.
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic adhesive pericarditis typically falls under the purview of a cardiologist.They may perform various tests, such as echocardiograms, CT scans, or MRI scans, to assess the extent of the pericardial adhesions and their impact on heart function. Treatment options may include medications to manage inflammation and pain, and in severe cases, surgery to remove the adhesions.
In simple words: Chronic adhesive pericarditis is a long-term condition where the sac around the heart becomes inflamed and scarred, causing it to stick to the heart. This can make it harder for the heart to beat properly.
Chronic adhesive pericarditis is a condition characterized by chronic inflammation and scarring of the pericardium, leading to adhesions between the visceral and parietal layers of the pericardium. These adhesions can restrict the normal movement of the heart.
Example 1: A patient presents with long-term chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and fatigue. After diagnostic testing, including an echocardiogram showing pericardial thickening and restricted heart motion, the patient is diagnosed with chronic adhesive pericarditis., A patient with a history of heart surgery experiences recurrent chest pain and shortness of breath. Imaging studies reveal pericardial adhesions, leading to a diagnosis of chronic adhesive pericarditis as a post-surgical complication. , Following a severe respiratory infection, a patient develops sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breaths.Further investigation reveals inflammation and scarring of the pericardium, consistent with chronic adhesive pericarditis.
Documentation for I31.0 should include details of the patient's symptoms, history of prior cardiac conditions or procedures, physical exam findings, results of imaging studies (such as echocardiogram, CT, or MRI) that confirm the presence of pericardial adhesions and the extent of cardiac restriction, and any other relevant clinical findings.
- Specialties:Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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