I09.81 – Rheumatic heart failure
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chronic rheumatic heart diseases
ICD-10-CM code
I09.81
- Code
I09.81(claims format:I0981)- Description
- Rheumatic heart failure
- 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
- I05-I09 Chronic rheumatic heart diseases
- Parent codes
- I09 › I09.8
Notes for I09.81
Use additional code:
- code to identify type of heart failure (I50.-)
Index terms for I09.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Failure, failed, heart, congestive, rheumatic
- Failure, failed, ventricular, left, rheumatic
- Fever, rheumatic, inactive or quiescent with, heart failure
- Fever, rheumatic, inactive or quiescent with, left ventricular failure
- Failure, failed, heart, congestive, with rheumatic fever, inactive or quiescent
- Failure, failed, ventricular, left, with rheumatic fever, inactive or quiescent
Related codes in I09.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I09.81?
I09.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for rheumatic heart failure, in the block I05-I09 (Chronic rheumatic heart diseases).
Is I09.81 a billable code?
Yes. I09.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does I09.81 belong to?
It belongs to category I09 – Other rheumatic heart diseases.
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.