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Wiki I08 I50 and I09 together

Thread starter eenersnave
Start date Jun 14, 2023

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Jun 14, 2023

Hello. I code echos most days at work. Commonly, a patient has multiple valve disease I08.X and heart failure I50.XX. When these occur together, is it necessary to also use I09.XX ? The providers have almost never stated that the patient's disease is rheumatic. Thank you for your help.

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