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ICD-10 Code I44.5: Left posterior fascicular block

I44.5 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Left posterior fascicular block in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents left posterior fascicular block in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
block
I30-I5AOther forms of heart disease
category
I44Atrioventricular and left bundle-branch block
currentI44

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

CardiologistGeneral Physician

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 93241high
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS UP TO 7 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; INCLUDES RECORDING, SCANNING ANALYSIS WITH REPORT, REVIEW AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93242high
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS UP TO 7 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; RECORDING (INCLUDES CONNECTION AND INITIAL RECORDING)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93244high
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS UP TO 7 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; REVIEW AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93243high
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS UP TO 7 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; SCANNING ANALYSIS WITH REPORT
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93245high
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS UP TO 15 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; INCLUDES RECORDING, SCANNING ANALYSIS WITH REPORT, REVIEW AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93246high
EXTERNAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDING FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS UP TO 15 DAYS BY CONTINUOUS RHYTHM RECORDING AND STORAGE; RECORDING (INCLUDES CONNECTION AND INITIAL RECORDING)
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
I44.5

Common synonyms

Left posterior fascicular block

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeI44.5
SystemICD10
Display nameLeft posterior fascicular block
ChapterDiseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
BlockOther forms of heart disease

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Block, blockedBlock, blocked

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