ICD10 code of Rheumatic Fever and ICD9 code

Rheumatic fever is a serious inflammatory disease that can develop after a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. It primarily affects the heart, joints, skin, and brain. In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), there are specific codes assigned to rheumatic fever.

The ICD-10 code for rheumatic fever is I00. This code is part of the broader category of diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). The code I00 is further classified into subcategories based on the specific manifestations of rheumatic fever, such as rheumatic chorea (I02), rheumatic heart failure (I05.8), and rheumatic heart diseases with involvement of both mitral and aortic valves (I08.0). These subcategories allow for a more precise diagnosis and treatment plan.

In the previous version of the classification system, ICD-9, rheumatic fever was coded under the category of acute rheumatic fever (390-392). The specific code assigned depended on the manifestations and complications of the disease. For example, 390 represented rheumatic fever without mention of heart involvement, 391 represented rheumatic fever with heart involvement, and 392 represented rheumatic fever involving other major complications.

It is important to note that the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 occurred in 2015, and healthcare providers and systems worldwide have adopted the newer coding system. The ICD-10 codes provide a more detailed and comprehensive classification of diseases, allowing for improved accuracy in diagnosis, treatment, and research.