ICD-10-CM Code I51.7
Cardiomegaly
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.I51.7 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of cardiomegaly. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code I517 is used to code Cardiomegaly
Cardiomegaly is a medical condition in which the heart is enlarged. It is more commonly referred to as an enlarged heart. The causes of cardiomegaly may vary. Many times this condition results from high blood pressure (hypertension) or coronary artery disease. An enlarged heart may not pump blood effectively, resulting in congestive heart failure. Cardiomegaly may improve over time, but many people with an enlarged heart need lifelong treatment with medications. Having an immediate family member who has or had cardiomegaly may make you more susceptible to getting this condition. Cardiomegaly is not a disease but rather a condition that can result from a host of other diseases such as obesity or coronary artery disease. Recent studies suggest that cardiomegaly is associated with a higher risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD).
| Specialty: | Cardiology |
| MeSH Code: | D006332 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 429.3 |
Cardiomegaly on chest X-ray and a pacemaker
Coding Notes for I51.7 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Cardiac dilatation
- Cardiac hypertrophy
- Ventricular dilatation
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #302-303 - Atherosclerosis with MCC.
- DRG Group #302-303 - Atherosclerosis without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Hypertrophy of cardiac atrium, determined by electrocardiogram (finding)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I51.7 - Cardiomegaly'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I51.7. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 429.3 was previously used, I51.7 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: I51 - Complications and ill-defined descriptions of heart disease