Q&A: ICD-10-CM documentation needs for reporting acute MI

Article Overview

This short coding Q&A is aimed at inpatient coding and clinical documentation teams that need a clearer understanding of how acute myocardial infarction is supported in the record. It focuses on ICD-10-CM concepts, the general clinical evidence discussed for establishing an acute MI, and the types of MI documentation that should be present before diagnosis coding is assigned. The article is relevant for professionals reviewing physician documentation, cardiac findings, and timing of prior events in relation to MI reporting.