NICM ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for NICM 

The most accurate ICD 10 Code for NICM or Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy practitioners can use for coding, documentation, billing, etc., is I42.8: Other cardiomyopathies. 

Is the NICM ICD code billable?

Yes, the NICM ICD code, I42.8: Other cardiomyopathies, is billable. 

Clinical Information

• All causes of decreased heart function, excluding ones because of blockages in the heart’s arteries or heart attacks, are generally called Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. 
• Common causes of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy are drug/inflammation/autoimmune reactions, viral infections, infiltrative processes. And those who are at risk of NICM are those who are obese, have diabetes, have coronary heart disease, experienced a heart attack, have high blood pressure, and have a family history of cardiomyopathy. 
• Common signs and symptoms of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy are fainting, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and swelling of the feet and ankles. 
• To diagnose, a practitioner will have the patient undergo three tests: echocardiogram, an angiogram, and a stress test. 
• Treatment varies and depends on the heart damage and symptoms. However, common treatments are medication and lifestyle changes. 

Synonyms Include:

• Nonischemic cardiomyopathy
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Dilated, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy