I24 – Other acute ischemic heart diseases

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code I24
Code
I24 (claims format: I24)
Description
Other acute ischemic heart diseases
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under I24

I24 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for I24

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block I20-I25

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I24?

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

Is I24 a billable code?

No. I24 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.