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ICD-10 Coding for Bicuspid Aortic Valve(Q23.81, I35.0, I35.2)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for bicuspid aortic valve, including Q23.81 and I35.0 codes, documentation requirements, and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
BAVCongenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Q00-Q99Primary Range

Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
Q23.81Bicuspid aortic valve
I35.0Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Bicuspid aortic valve
Q23.81Billable

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

Failing to document congenital nature of BAV.

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresentation of patient condition., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Educate providers on documentation standards, Use templates with required elements

Using Q23.81 for acquired stenosis without proper documentation.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies congenital nature or use I35 codes.

Congenital vs. Acquired Documentation

Impact

Risk of incorrect coding due to lack of specificity.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation and use of templates.

Frequently Asked Questions

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