ICD Code I35.8

ICD code I35.8 is other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders, referring to diseases or abnormalities of the aortic valve that are not caused by rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease.

1. Presence of aortic valve disorder not attributable to rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease

2. Evidence of aortic valve dysfunction, such as stenosis, insufficiency, or sclerosis, confirmed by echocardiography or other imaging

3. Absence of clinical or historical findings suggestive of rheumatic etiology

4. Symptoms may include chest pain, dyspnea, syncope, or heart murmur

5. Exclusion of congenital aortic valve malformations

6. Exclusion of infective endocarditis as the primary cause

7. Documentation of nonrheumatic etiology in the medical record

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I35.8 include:

- 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass

- 33406: Replacement, aortic valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass and annulus enlargement

- 33410: Valvuloplasty, aortic valve, with or without bypass

- 33411: Valvuloplasty, aortic valve, with annulus enlargement

- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI), percutaneous femoral approach

- 33362: TAVR/TAVI, transapical exposure

- 33363: TAVR/TAVI, transaortic exposure

- 93580: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of patent foramen ovale or atrial septal defect with implant

These CPT codes are applicable for procedures associated with ICD code I35.8.

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