I50.813
Billable

Acute on chronic right heart failure

Billable / Specific Code

What is Acute on chronic right heart failure?

ICD-10-CM I50.813 is the diagnosis code for Acute on chronic right heart failure. This code falls under the section "Other forms of heart disease" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for I50.813

✅ This Code Includes

  • Acute on chronic isolated right heart failure
  • Acute on chronic (isolated) right ventricular failure
  • Acute decompensation of chronic (isolated) right ventricular failure
  • Acute exacerbation of chronic (isolated) right ventricular failure

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I50.813 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI50.813 — Acute on chronic right heart failure
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I50.813 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I50.813 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I50.813 mean?

I50.813 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute on chronic right heart failure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I50.813?

The parent code of I50.813 is I50.81 ("Right heart failure"). I50.813 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I50.813 in?

I50.813 is located in Section I30-I5A — "Other forms of heart disease" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I50.813?

Use I50.813 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute on chronic right heart failure" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Acute on chronic right heart failure?

The ICD-10-CM code for Acute on chronic right heart failure is I50.813.

Can I50.813 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I50.813 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I50.813 in?

I50.813 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I50.813 valid for 2026?

Yes, I50.813 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I50.813
Acute on chronic right heart failure
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5A — Other forms of heart disease
2026 ICD-10-CM