Aortic Valve Replacement ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide to learn about Aortic Valve Replacement ICD codes you can use!
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What Aortic Valve Replacement ICD-10 codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Aortic Valve Replacement ICD codes, the main one you’re looking for is Z95.2 - Presence of prosthetic heart valve.
It’s meant to be used on patients confirmed to have a prosthetic heart valve, so you can use this after conducting a successful placement or replacement of an aortic valve or if they’ve had a history of aortic valve replacement.
There are more, but they’re meant for complications related to aortic valve replacements. If you’re handling patients who are dealing with such complications, here are examples of ICD-10 codes you can use:
- T82.03XA - Leakage of heart valve prosthesis, initial encounter
This is meant to be used on a patient whose aortic valve replacement is leaking.
- T82.519A - Breakdown (mechanical) of unspecified cardiac and vascular devices and implants, initial encounter
This ICD-10 code is for a patient whose mechanical aortic valve replacement has broken down.
- T82.6XXA - Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis, initial encounter
This ICD-10 code is meant for a patient with an infection and/or an inflammatory reaction due to an aortic valve replacement.
- T82.817A - Embolism due to cardiac prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
This ICD-10 code is meant for a patient confirmed to have an embolism in their aortic valve replacement. This is caused by a blood clot that traveled from somewhere (likely the legs), causing a blockage in the aortic valve replacement.
- T82.867A - Thrombosis due to cardiac prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
This ICD-10 code is meant for patients with confirmed thrombosis in their aortic valve replacement. Thrombosis is the formation of blood clots.
These ICD-10 codes for complications related to aortic valve replacement have the initial encounter label. This means that patients are receiving active treatment for it. Each one has variants that have either the subsequent encounter or sequela labels.
The former means the patient is in the recovery phase and still receiving active/routine treatment. The latter means the patient is dealing with the aftereffects of the complication. Two other ICD-10 codes should accompany a sequela ICD-10 code, one should designate the sequela’s nature, while the other should describe the sequela (meaning its effects).
Are these Aortic Valve Replacement ICD-10 codes billable?
Yes. The aforementioned ICD-10 codes for Aortic Valve Replacement are valid and billable.
Clinical information about Aortic Valve Replacement:
- Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is a surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased aortic valve with a healthy one. The aortic valve plays a crucial role in blood flow, allowing blood to flow from the heart to the rest of the body.
- There are two main types of AVR: mechanical valves, made from materials such as titanium or carbon, and biological valves, which are made from animal or human tissue.
- Candidates for AVR typically have aortic valve stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic valve opening) or aortic valve regurgitation (where the aortic valve doesn't close tightly). Both conditions can strain and potentially damage the heart.
- The procedure usually requires open-heart surgery, but less invasive methods like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are becoming more common.
- Post-operative care typically involves a period of monitoring and medication to prevent complications, like blood clots.
- AVR can significantly improve the quality of life and survival for individuals with severe aortic valve disease.
Synonyms include:
- History of aortic valve replacement
- History of heart valve repair
- History of mechanical aortic valve replacement
- History of heart valve repair with prosthesis
- History of mechanical heart valve replacement
- History of mechanical mitral valve replacement
- History of mitral valve replacement
- History of repair of mitral valve
- Prosthetic heart valve in situ
- Aortic valve replacement ICD 10
- ICD 10 code for aortic valve replacement
- ICD 10 aortic valve replacement
- History of aortic valve replacement ICD 10
- Status post aortic valve replacement ICD 10
Commonly asked questions
No. Once the aortic valve gets damaged, replacing it is the only way to address it before it becomes a problem.
As with any surgical procedure, healthcare professionals will inform patients about the risks, which include the following: infections, the formation of blood clots, stroke, and arrhythmia. There is also a 2% chance of death.
Two to three months. Patients can resume normal activities after six weeks post-procedure, but it’s best to follow whatever advice the doctors give, especially what to avoid doing and consuming.
