I27.81 – Cor pulmonale (chronic)

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I27.81
Code
I27.81 (claims format: I2781)
Description
Cor pulmonale (chronic)
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
I26-I28 Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation
Parent codes
I27 › I27.8

Notes for I27.81

Applicable to:
  • Cor pulmonale NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • acute cor pulmonale (I26.0-)
Code also:
  • , if applicable, right heart failure (I50.81-)

Index terms for I27.81

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

Related codes in I27.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I27.81?

I27.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for cor pulmonale (chronic), in the block I26-I28 (Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation).

Is I27.81 a billable code?

Yes. I27.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I27.81 belong to?

It belongs to category I27 – Other pulmonary 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.