ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I50.9
Heart failure, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I50.9
Excludes2: Not Included Here
fluid overload unrelated to congestive heart failure (E87.70)
Inclusion Terms
- Cardiac, heart or myocardial failure NOS
- Congestive heart disease
- Congestive heart failure NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code I50.9 (Heart failure)
ICD-10-CM code I50.9 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 I50.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I50.9 - Heart 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 Heart failure related to unspecified.