ICD-10 Code I97.13 – Postprocedural heart failure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I97.13 – Postprocedural heart failure
What it is
I97.13 identifies heart failure that develops as a complication after a procedure. Use it when documentation links the heart failure directly to the postprocedural state.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include new or worsening dyspnea, edema, fatigue, or signs of fluid overload after a procedure. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents postprocedural heart failure as a complication of surgery or another invasive procedure. It applies when the heart failure is clearly attributed to the procedure, not merely present in the patient’s history. Check documentation for the specific causal relationship and timing.
Do not use for
Do not use it for preexisting chronic heart failure that is unrelated to the procedure. Do not use it when the record only states postoperative fluid overload or another cardiac issue without documented heart failure.
Coding tip
Confirm the operative or procedural complication linkage in the note before assigning I97.13.