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Non Ischemic Cardiomyopathy ICD-10-CM Codes
Non Ischemic Cardiomyopathy ICD-10-CM Codes
Discover the ICD-10 code for Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and learn more about its clinical description, synonyms, billability, etc.
By Emma Hainsworth on Feb 29, 2024.
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What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy?Is the Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy ICD Codes Billable?Clinical InformationSynonyms IncludeFAQS
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What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy?
The most accurate and commonly used ICD-10 Code for Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy is I42.8: Other cardiomyopathies. Practitioners can use this code for coding, documentation, billing, etc.
Is the Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy ICD Codes Billable?
Yes, the Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy ICD code, I42.8: Other cardiomyopathies, is billable.
Clinical Information
- Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy is all other causes of decreased heart function, excluding ones due to heart attacks and blockages in the heart’s arteries.
- There are multiple causes of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, including infiltrative processes, viral infections, and drug/inflammation/autoimmune reactions.
- Being obese, having diabetes, having coronary heart disease, experiencing a heart attack, having high blood pressure, and having a family history of cardiomyopathy increases the risk of having a non-ischemic cardiomyopathy.
- One may have non-ischemic cardiomyopathy if they’re exhibiting the signs and experiencing the following symptoms: palpitations, fainting, chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, and swelling of the feet and ankles.
- Diagnosis involves having the patient undergo an angiogram, echocardiogram, and stress test.
- Treatment depends on the heart’s damage and the symptoms the patient is experiencing. Commonly, however, the treatments recommended are lifestyle changes and medication.
Synonyms Include:
- NICM
- Nonischemic cardiomyopathy
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Dilated, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy
Commonly asked questions
When to use a Non Ischemic Cardiomyopathy ICD code?
You can use the non-ischemic cardiomyopathy ICD code once you’ve confirmed the diagnosis with examination and tests.
Is the Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy diagnosis code billable?
Yes, the non-ischemic cardiomyopathy diagnosis code is billable.
What are the common treatments for non-schemic cardiomyopathy?
Aside from implanted devices, the most common treatments are medication and lifestyle changes.
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