I01.2 – Acute rheumatic myocarditis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Acute rheumatic fever

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I01.2
Code
I01.2 (claims format: I012)
Description
Acute rheumatic myocarditis
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Block
I00-I02 Acute rheumatic fever
Parent codes
I01

Notes for I01.2

Applicable to:
  • Any condition in I00 with myocarditis

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

I01 – Rheumatic fever with heart involvement

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • chronic diseases of rheumatic origin (I05-I09) unless rheumatic fever is also present or there is evidence of reactivation or activity of the rheumatic process.

Index terms for I01.2

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in I01

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I01.2?

I01.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute rheumatic myocarditis, in the block I00-I02 (Acute rheumatic fever).

Is I01.2 a billable code?

Yes. I01.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I01.2 belong to?

It belongs to category I01 – Rheumatic fever with heart involvement.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.