I50.83: High output heart failure
I50.83, high output heart failure, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 7 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 42 HCPCS Level II codes, including K0606 (Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated…), K0609 (Replacement electrodes for use with automated external…), E0617 (External defibrillator with integrated electrocardiogram…). 5 of these codes have a 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule amount; K0606 pays $3,588.90 (RR) depending on the state. The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with I50.83 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K0606 | Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type | Carrier judgment | $3,588.90 (RR) | 1 |
| K0609 | Replacement electrodes for use with automated external defibrillator, garment type only, each | Carrier judgment | $1,148.78–$1,378.59 | 1 |
| E0617 | External defibrillator with integrated electrocardiogram analysis | Carrier judgment | $433.30–$577.30 (RR) | 1 |
| K0608 | Replacement garment for use with automated external defibrillator, each | Carrier judgment | $172.74–$230.11 (NU) | 1 |
| K0607 | Replacement battery for automated external defibrillator, garment type only, each | Carrier judgment | $27.69–$36.87 (RR) | 1 |
| A9999 | Miscellaneous dme supply or accessory, not otherwise specified | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| A9502 | Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| A9505 | Thallium tl-201 thallous chloride, diagnostic, per millicurie | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| A9501 | Technetium tc-99m teboroxime, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J0461 | Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J0153 | Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J1250 | Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J0280 | Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J1245 | Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| A9512 | Technetium tc-99m pertechnetate, diagnostic, per millicurie | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9560 | Technetium tc-99m labeled red blood cells, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9538 | Technetium tc-99m pyrophosphate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9520 | Technetium tc-99m tilmanocept, diagnostic, up to 0.5 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| C9176 | Tc-99m from domestically produced non-heu mo-99, [minimum 50 percent], full cost recovery add-on, per study dose | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| A9700 | Supply of injectable contrast material for use in echocardiography, per study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| A9555 | Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9526 | Nitrogen n-13 ammonia, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 40 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A4641 | Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classified | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9611 | Flurpiridaz f 18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
17 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing I50.83
- A52458: Automatic External Defibrillators - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 7 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33690
- A56743: Billing and Coding: Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33560, L33960
- A56476: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 13 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33457
- A52850: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33557, L33959
- A56717: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care) (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34430
- A56781: Billing and Coding: Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 17 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33577, L34338
- A56625: Billing and Coding: Echocardiography (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 6 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L37379
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other I50 diagnoses (Heart failure)
- I50.810 — Right heart failure, unspecified
- I50.811 — Acute right heart failure
- I50.812 — Chronic right heart failure
- I50.813 — Acute on chronic right heart failure
- I50.814 — Right heart failure due to left heart failure
- I50.82 — Biventricular heart failure
- I50.84 — End stage heart failure
- I50.89 — Other heart failure
- I50.1 — Left ventricular failure, unspecified
- I50.20 — Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I50.21 — Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I50.22 — Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I50.23 — Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I50.30 — Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I50.31 — Acute diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I50.32 — Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I50.33 — Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I50.40 — Unspecified combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic…
- I50.41 — Acute combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive)…
- I50.42 — Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive)…
- I50.43 — Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic…
- I50.9 — Heart failure, unspecified
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover I50.83 (High output heart failure)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 7 Medicare billing and coding articles list I50.83 as a covered diagnosis for 42 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 I50.83?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are K0606 (Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated…, 1 article); K0609 (Replacement electrodes for use with automated external…, 1 article); E0617 (External defibrillator with integrated electrocardiogram…, 1 article); K0608 (Replacement garment for use with automated external…, 1 article); K0607 (Replacement battery for automated external defibrillator…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
What does Medicare pay for equipment billed with I50.83?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): K0606 $3,588.90 (RR); K0609 $1,148.78 to $1,378.59; E0617 $433.30 to $577.30 (RR); K0608 $172.74 to $230.11 (NU). Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount after the Part B deductible.
Which Medicare policy articles list I50.83?
A52458 (Automatic External Defibrillators - Policy Article); A56743 (Billing and Coding: Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine); A56476 (Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging), and 4 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code I50.83?
I50.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for high output heart failure, in category I50 (Heart failure), chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under K0606
- Watch K0606 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for K0606
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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