icd 9 code for dressler syndrome

What is the ICD 10 code for Dressler's syndrome?

Dressler's syndrome 1 I24.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM I24.1 became effective on October 1, 2018. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I24.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 I24.1 may differ.

What is Dressler's syndrome?

Not to be confused with DRESS Syndrome. Dressler syndrome is a secondary form of pericarditis that occurs in the setting of injury to the heart or the pericardium (the outer lining of the heart). It consists of fever, pleuritic pain, pericarditis and/or a pericardial effusion.

What is the difference between Dressler syndrome and pericarditis?

Dressler syndrome. Dressler syndrome is a secondary form of pericarditis that occurs in the setting of injury to the heart or the pericardium (the outer lining of the heart). It consists of fever, pleuritic pain, pericarditis and/or a pericardial effusion.

Which medications are used in the treatment of Dressler syndrome?

In some resistant cases, corticosteroids can be used but are not preferred (avoided) in first month due to the high frequency of impaired ventricular healing leading to increased rate of ventricular rupture. Other NSAIDs, though once used to treat Dressler syndrome, are less advocated and should be avoided in patients with ischemic heart disease.

The ICD code I241 is used to code Dressler syndrome

Dressler syndrome is a secondary form of pericarditis that occurs in the setting of injury to the heart or the pericardium (the outer lining of the heart). It consists of fever, pleuritic pain, pericarditis and/or a pericardial effusion.

Coding Notes for I24.1 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I24.1 - Dressler's syndrome'

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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 411.0 was previously used, I24.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

What is Dressler syndrome?

Dressler syndrome is a secondary form of pericarditis that occurs in the setting of injury to the heart or the pericardium (the outer lining of the heart). It consists of fever, pleuritic pain, pericarditis and/or a pericardial effusion.

Can Dressler syndrome be treated with aspirin?

Dressler syndrome is best treated with high dose aspirin. In some resistant cases, corticosteroids can be used but are not preferred (avoided) in first month due to the high frequency of impaired ventricular healing leading to increased rate of ventricular rupture.