Diseases of the Circulatory System

ICD-10 Code: I34.0

Nonrheumatic Mitral (Valve) Insufficiency

Mitral regurgitation not due to rheumatic fever, allowing backflow from left ventricle to left atrium.

Clinical Information

Mitral regurgitation not due to rheumatic fever, allowing backflow from left ventricle to left atrium. Common in US healthcare settings with specific coding requirements per ICD-10-CM guidelines.

Coding Guidelines

  • 1Use I34.0 when clinical documentation supports this diagnosis
  • 2Verify specificity requirements per ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines
  • 3Code to highest level of specificity documented
  • 4Consider associated conditions and combination coding rules

Common Uses

  • Primary diagnosis in ambulatory settings
  • Secondary diagnosis in inpatient settings
  • ED/urgent care encounters
  • Follow-up and monitoring visits

Related ICD-10 Codes

I34.XRelated code in same category
See ICD-10-CM manualFor complete related code list

Documentation Requirements

  • Physician documentation must clearly state diagnosis
  • Include severity, laterality, and specificity when applicable
  • Document underlying cause if known
  • Note acute vs. chronic where relevant

Real-World Coding Examples

Patient presents with nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency. Clinical findings support I34.0 diagnosis.

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Medical coding for Diseases of the Circulatory System