Question 1

Is I31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I31 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I31 represents Other diseases of pericardium. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I31 is section:I30-I5A (Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from I31?

Accepted Answer

Code I31 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: diseases of pericardium specified as rheumatic (I09.2); postcardiotomy syndrome (I97.0); traumatic injury to pericardium (S26.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with I31 as they represent different diagnoses.

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