ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I50.1
Left ventricular failure, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I50.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- edema of lung without heart disease or heart failure (J81.-)
- pulmonary edema without heart disease or failure (J81.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Cardiac asthma
- Edema of lung with heart disease NOS
- Edema of lung with heart failure
- Left heart failure
- Pulmonary edema with heart disease NOS
- Pulmonary edema with heart failure
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code I50.1 (Left ventricular failure)
ICD-10-CM code I50.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I50.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I50.1 - Left ventricular failure, unspecified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Left ventricular failure related to unspecified.