ICD-10 Code I97.130 – Postprocedural heart failure following cardiac surgery (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I97.130 – Postprocedural heart failure following cardiac surgery
What it is
I97.130 identifies heart failure that develops after cardiac surgery and is documented as a postprocedural complication. Use it when the provider links the heart failure directly to the surgery.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include new or worsening dyspnea, fluid overload, reduced cardiac output, or other signs of postoperative heart failure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states heart failure occurred after cardiac surgery and the condition is attributed to the procedure. It may apply during the index hospitalization or follow-up if the complication remains documented. Check documentation for a clear postoperative causal link.
Do not use for
Do not use it for chronic heart failure present before surgery, or for heart failure not documented as a postoperative complication. If the relationship to surgery is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the postprocedural complication only when the surgeon or attending documents the link to cardiac surgery.