Cardiogenic shock

This code represents a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, leading to inadequate tissue perfusion. It is a severe form of heart failure resulting in systemic hypoperfusion and organ dysfunction.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states "cardiogenic shock" as the patient's primary or secondary diagnosis. Supporting clinical indicators include severe hypotension, signs of organ hypoperfusion (e.g., altered mental status, oliguria), and evidence of cardiac dysfunction (e.g., low cardiac output, elevated cardiac enzymes).

• Always sequence this code as a principal diagnosis if it is the reason for admission, or as a secondary diagnosis if it develops during the encounter.
• Do not confuse with other types of shock; ensure documentation specifies "cardiogenic."
• Code any underlying cardiac conditions (e.g., acute myocardial infarction, severe heart failure) that led to the cardiogenic shock.