I27.81
Cor pulmonale (chronic)
Applicable To
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Cor pulmonale NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Chronic cor pulmonale
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Cor pulmonale
Clinical Information
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Heart disease due to pulmonary hypertension secondary to disease of the lungs, or its blood vessels, with hypertrophy of the right ventricle.
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Hypertrophy and dilation of the right ventricle of the heart that is caused by pulmonary hypertension. This condition is often associated with pulmonary parenchymal or vascular diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary embolism.
Details
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I27.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I27.81 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I27.81 – other international versions of ICD-10 I27.81 may differ.