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ICD-10 I25.10-I25.9 Stenosis Criteria for code use

Date: Jun 25, 2021

Question:

Patient presented with progressive chest discomfort. He was found to have an NSTEMI in the ER and dynamic EKG changes indicated of ischemia. He was brought emergently to the cardiac catheterization lab. Coronary angiography was significant for 99% mid RCA lesion. Would this documentation meet the criteria for I25.10-I25.9 heart disease of native coronary artery? Is there a particular percentage stenosed that qualify for these codes?

Question ID : 15657
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