ICD Code I31.3

ICD code I31.3 is pericardial effusion that is not caused by inflammation, meaning there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac around the heart without signs of infection or inflammatory disease.

1. Presence of abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity

2. Absence of clinical or laboratory evidence of pericardial inflammation

3. No signs of acute pericarditis, such as chest pain, pericardial friction rub, or ECG changes

4. Imaging studies (e.g., echocardiogram, CT, or MRI) confirming pericardial fluid without inflammatory features

5. Exclusion of infectious, autoimmune, or neoplastic causes with inflammatory response

6. Symptoms may include dyspnea, fatigue, or signs of cardiac tamponade, but without fever or inflammatory markers

7. Chronic or idiopathic pericardial effusion without evidence of infection or inflammation

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I31.3 include:

- 33016: Pericardiocentesis, including imaging guidance, when performed

- 33010: Pericardiocentesis, initial, without imaging guidance

- 33025: Pericardial window (pericardiostomy); transthoracic

- 33030: Pericardiectomy, partial or complete; for constrictive pericarditis

- 93307: Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), complete

- 93308: Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), follow-up or limited study

- 93451: Right heart catheterization

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of ICD code I31.3.

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