Other rheumatic tricuspid valve diseases

This code signifies a diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease affecting the tricuspid valve, where the specific manifestation is not otherwise classified. It indicates a chronic inflammatory process, typically a sequela of rheumatic fever, leading to structural damage and dysfunction of the tricuspid valve. This can include conditions like rheumatic tricuspid stenosis or insufficiency that don't fit more specific categories.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states rheumatic involvement of the tricuspid valve, but the specific type of disease (e.g., severe stenosis, regurgitation) is not detailed enough for a more precise code, or if it's a less common rheumatic tricuspid pathology. Supporting documentation should confirm a history of rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease and specify tricuspid valve involvement.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the tricuspid valve disease to a rheumatic origin.
• Do not use this code if a more specific rheumatic tricuspid valve disease code (e.g., I07.0 for tricuspid stenosis) is supported by the clinical record.
• Always sequence this code after any active rheumatic fever (I00-I02) if still present, or as a primary diagnosis if the rheumatic fever is resolved and this is a chronic sequela.