ICD Code I50.31

ICD code I50.31 is acute diastolic (congestive) heart failure, which refers to a sudden onset of heart failure where the heart's lower chambers cannot relax properly, leading to fluid buildup and congestion.

1. Sudden onset or rapid worsening of symptoms related to heart failure

2. Evidence of diastolic dysfunction on echocardiogram or other cardiac imaging

3. Clinical signs of congestion, such as pulmonary edema, peripheral edema, or jugular venous distention

4. Symptoms including shortness of breath, fatigue, and exercise intolerance

5. Absence of significant systolic dysfunction (preserved ejection fraction)

6. Recent or acute exacerbation requiring medical intervention or hospitalization

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I50.31 include:

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99238–99239 (Hospital discharge day management)

- 93000 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report)

- 93306 (Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation, complete)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 94010 (Breathing capacity test)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of I50.31. Specific code selection should be based on the actual services provided.

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