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Medical Coding Exam Prep

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Mr. Jack was admitted to the emergency department with the symptoms of dyspnea and weakness. On clinical examination, the physician observes swelling in the ankles and feet. He has a history of coronary artery disease and diabetes. The diagnosis was made as a left ventricular failure. Assign the correct ICD-10 code for this case.
  1. I50.1
  2. I50.2
  3. I50.3
  4. I50.4
Explanation
Answer: A 

I50.1 is the correct code for this case as it codes for left ventricular failure. Here, the patient has a history of coronary artery disease and diabetes that are common risk factors of left ventricular failure. 

I50.2 is not correct because it codes for systolic heart failure. 

I50.3 is not correct because it codes for diastolic heart failure. 

I50.4 is not correct because it codes for combined systolic and diastolic heart failure. 
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