Question 1

Is I52 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I52 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for other heart disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I52 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I52 represents Other heart disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. 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

When was ICD-10 code I52 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code I52 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I52?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I52 is section:I30-I5A (Other forms of heart disease (I30-I5A)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from I52?

Accepted Answer

Code I52 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: heart disease (in):; gonococcal infection (A54.83); meningococcal infection (A39.50) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with I52 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can I52 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, I52 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use I52 as a secondary diagnosis.

I522026

Excludes15Not coded together

Code First4Sequence another code first

Excludes210Not included here

Also Known As9Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions

Related Clinical Codes4Manifestation & etiology relationships