I24.9 – Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Ischemic heart diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I24.9
Code
I24.9 (claims format: I249)
Description
Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified
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
I20-I25 Ischemic heart diseases
Parent codes
I24

Notes for I24.9

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • ischemic heart disease (chronic) NOS (I25.9)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

I24 – Other acute ischemic heart diseases

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • angina pectoris (I20.-)
  • transient myocardial ischemia in newborn (P29.4)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • non-ischemic myocardial injury (I5A)

Block I20-I25

Code also:
  • the presence of hypertension (I10-I1A)

Index terms for I24.9

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

Related codes in I24

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I24.9?

I24.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified, in the block I20-I25 (Ischemic heart diseases).

Is I24.9 a billable code?

Yes. I24.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I24.9 belong to?

It belongs to category I24 – Other acute ischemic 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.