Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 426.51
Right bundle branch block and left posterior fascicular block
  • Short description: Rt bbb/lft post fasc blk.
  • ICD-9-CM 426.51 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 426.51 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 426.51 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM I45.2 Bifascicular block
Approximate Synonyms
  • Heart block
  • Right bundle branch block AND left posterior fascicular block
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 426.51:
  • Block
    • bundle branch (complete) (false) (incomplete) 426.50
      • bilateral 426.53
      • left (complete) (main stem) 426.3
        • with right bundle branch block 426.53
        • anterior fascicular 426.2
          • with
            • posterior fascicular block 426.3
            • right bundle branch block 426.52
        • hemiblock 426.2
        • incomplete 426.2
          • with right bundle branch block 426.53
        • posterior fascicular 426.2
          • with
            • anterior fascicular block 426.3
            • right bundle branch block 426.51
      • right 426.4
        • with
          • left bundle branch block (incomplete) (main stem) 426.53
          • left fascicular block 426.53
            • anterior 426.52
            • posterior 426.51
      • Wilson's type 426.4
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