STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) ICD-10-CM Codes
Dive into the 2023 ICD codes for STEMI. Understand this severe heart attack type's codes, billability, and clinical relevance.
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STEMI is caused by a complete coronary artery blockage, usually due to a blood clot formed on a plaque rupture.
STEMI is diagnosed using an electrocardiogram (ECG) that shows ST elevation, indicating damage to the heart muscle.
Both are types of heart attacks, but STEMI involves a complete blockage of a coronary artery, while NSTEMI involves a partial blockage.
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