I51.5 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Myocardial degeneration for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to I51.5 ICD 10 code
- C - Cardiomalacia
- C - Cardiomyoliposis
- M - Myocytolysis
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to I51.5 ICD10 Code:
- I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
- I30-I52 Other forms of heart disease
- I51 Complications and ill-defined descriptions of heart disease
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
I51.5 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about I51.5 ICD 10 code
Cardiomyopathy is the name for diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases enlarge your heart muscle or make it thicker and more rigid than normal. In rare cases, scar tissue replaces the muscle tissue.
Some people live long, healthy lives with cardiomyopathy. Some people don't even realize they have it. In others, however, it can make the heart less able to pump blood through the body. This can cause serious complications, including:
- Heart failure
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Heart valve problems
- Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
Heart attacks, high blood pressure, infections, and other diseases can all cause cardiomyopathy. Some types of cardiomyopathy run in families. In many people, however, the cause is unknown. Treatment might involve medicines, surgery, other medical procedures, and lifestyle changes.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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