I50.32
Billable

Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

Billable / Specific Code

What is Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure?

ICD-10-CM I50.32 is the diagnosis code for Chronic diastolic (congestive) 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.

Coding Guidelines for I50.32

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I50.32 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI50.32 — Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I50.32 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I50.32 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I50.32 mean?

I50.32 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic diastolic (congestive) 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 I50.32?

The parent code of I50.32 is I50.3 ("Diastolic (congestive) heart failure"). I50.32 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I50.32 in?

I50.32 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 I50.32?

Use I50.32 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic diastolic (congestive) 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 Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure?

The ICD-10-CM code for Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure is I50.32.

Can I50.32 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I50.32 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I50.32 in?

I50.32 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I50.32 valid for 2026?

Yes, I50.32 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
I50.32
Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I30-I5A — Other forms of heart disease
2026 ICD-10-CM