2025 ICD-10-CM code I08.3
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the circulatory system - Chronic rheumatic heart diseases IX Feed
Combined rheumatic disorders of the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves.
Medical necessity for procedures related to this condition should be supported by documentation of the severity of the valvular dysfunction, its impact on the patient's functional status, and the treatment plan.
The clinician is responsible for accurately documenting the patient's condition, including the specific valve(s) affected, the severity of the dysfunction, and any associated symptoms.This information is crucial for accurate coding and subsequent treatment planning.
In simple words: This code indicates that more than one of your heart valves, specifically the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, have been damaged by rheumatic fever, a serious complication of strep throat. This can cause problems with blood flow in your heart.
This code signifies the presence of rheumatic heart disease simultaneously affecting the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves.It indicates chronic damage and dysfunction caused by rheumatic fever, impacting multiple valves and potentially leading to various cardiac complications.
Example 1: A patient presents with shortness of breath, fatigue, and peripheral edema.Echocardiography reveals stenosis of the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, consistent with a history of rheumatic fever. I08.3 is used to code the combined valvular disorder., A patient with a known history of rheumatic heart disease experiences worsening dyspnea and chest pain.Diagnostic testing confirms combined mitral, aortic, and tricuspid regurgitation, warranting the use of code I08.3., During a routine cardiac checkup, a patient is found to have murmurs associated with all three valves (mitral, aortic, and tricuspid).Further investigation confirms rheumatic etiology and valvular dysfunction, justifying the use of code I08.3.
Documentation should include details of the patient's history of rheumatic fever, current symptoms, physical exam findings (e.g., murmurs), and diagnostic test results (e.g., echocardiography) confirming the involvement of the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves.
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