ICD Code I50.813

ICD code I50.813 is acute on chronic right heart failure, meaning a sudden worsening of long-standing right-sided heart failure.

1. Evidence of acute decompensation in a patient with pre-existing chronic right heart failure

2. Clinical signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure, such as peripheral edema, jugular venous distention, hepatomegaly, or ascites

3. Objective findings supporting right ventricular dysfunction (e.g., echocardiogram, elevated right-sided pressures)

4. Documentation of both chronic right heart failure and an acute worsening or exacerbation

5. Exclusion of isolated left-sided heart failure as the primary diagnosis

6. Identification of precipitating factors or triggers for acute decompensation, such as infection, pulmonary embolism, or arrhythmia

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I50.813 include:

- 93306: Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation

- 92950: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (e.g., in cases of acute decompensation)

- 92960: Cardioversion, elective, external

- 93010: Electrocardiogram, interpretation and report

- 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

- 36415: Collection of venous blood by venipuncture (for lab monitoring)

- 96365: Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (e.g., diuretics, inotropes)

- 94010: Spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, expiratory flow rate

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of I50.813.

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