I50.32 — Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

I50.32

ICD-10 Chapter 9: Circulatory System — illustrative image — Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Chronic diastolic heart failure: long-term stiff filling of the heart with preserved pumping strength.

Also called: chronic diastolic heart failure.

When this code is used

Used for chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I50.32 belongs to Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system, which covers codes I00–I99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Breathlessness

Related anatomy

Heart

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I50.32?

I50.32 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure”. Chronic diastolic heart failure: long-term stiff filling of the heart with preserved pumping strength.

When is code I50.32 used?

Used for chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure. It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

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